Evidence-based sensory integration strategies – Free Webinar

Tune in to hear Roseann Schaaf, Ph.D., professor chair in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University, share evidence-based sensory integration strategies for supporting individuals with autism. Register:  https://www.autism.org/evidence-based-sensory/ About the Speaker: Roseann Schaaf, Ph.D., is professor and chair … Continued

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Family-Centered Planning and ASD – Free Webinar

Research demonstrates the effectiveness of Family-Centered Transition Planning in increasing student and parent expectations for adult life, student career decision-making, and student participation in employment and post-secondary education.  Tune in to learn the latest sustainable processes for implementing a Family-Centered … Continued

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The Role of Neurotransmitters in GI Disorders Related to Autism

Tune in to learn about research exploring the role enteric neurotransmitters, specifically serotonin and oxytocin, play in enteric nervous system (ENS) development and how, when signaling of either of these neurotransmitters is abnormal, it can result in intestinal inflammation and/or … Continued

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How the Autonomic Nervous System May Govern Anxiety in Autism – Free Webinar

Learn about the autonomic nervous system’s role in anxiety and autism. Register:  https://www.autism.org/how-the-autonomic-nervous-system-may-govern-anxiety-in-autism/ About the Speakers Dr. Manuel Casanova, made his residency training in neurology and then spent three years doing a fellowship in neuropathology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.  This … Continued

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Children, Anxiety, and ASD in the Pandemic Era – Live Q&A

Do you have questions you would like to ask a psychologist about helping kids diagnosed with ASD cope with anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic?  Tune in and ask your questions in real time. About the Speaker Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D. … Continued

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Peer Experiences and Behavioral Challenges – Webinar

Learn about the connection between peer experiences and behavioral challenges some individuals with autism may experience during adolescence. REGISTER:  https://www.autism.org/peers-and-behavior/ ABOUT THE SPEAKER Somer Bishop, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco.  … Continued

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