Autism Spectrum Disorder: Trauma-Informed Strategies & Approaches

Live Webinar | January 15, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. EST

Cost: $95.00

Audience: This live webinar is designed for any education professional who is interested in learning more about supporting students with ASD using a trauma-informed lens in the school environment. All education professionals are invited to attend.

Attendance: Please note that your purchase provides you with a seat at the live webinar AND access to the recording of the live session for 30 days following the live event. Therefore, you may choose to participate live or use a self-study option via the recording. However, if you are looking for specific credit hours, please refer to the credentials section below.

Description: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in every 36 children. It is imperative that educators have the skills to work effectively with these students as they have unique learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and life-skills needs. In this session, you will learn several practical trauma-informed strategies to work effectively with this population.

Credentials: This program is approved by the following agencies. Please read carefully to understand specific credit hours and attendance requirements.

1. National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886795044-2304).

2. Live attendance required for 2 continuing education credit hours.

3. New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work  (Approval #SW-0631)

4. Live attendance or self-study option for 2 continuing education credit hours.

5. National Association of School Psychologists (Approval #1155).

6. Live attendance required for 2 continuing professional development hours.

7. Behavior Analyst Certification Board (Approval #OP-21-0308).

8. Live attendance or self-study option for 2 continuing education credit hours.

9. PD Monster, LLC

10. If the above certifications do not apply, we will provide you with a general certificate of completion.

Presenter: Mahri Wrightington, Ph.D.
Dr. Mahri Wrightington is the founder and CEO of PD Monster. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at Bryn Mawr College and her doctorate in school psychology at the University of Connecticut. She holds current school certifications in school psychology and school administration. Having worked as a school psychologist, school administrator, and education consultant for the past 2 decades, Dr. Wrightington has a wealth of knowledge to share with participants. Dr. Wrightington is passionate about providing professional development that will have an immediate impact on the practices of the participants.

Presenter: Alisha Darin, BCBA
Ms. Darin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and an autism expert. Having worked for many years in public schools, private schools, and service agencies, she has a wealth of autism specific knowledge and experiences to share with participants. Ms. Darin is passionate about helping educators to understand the whole child and understand the importance of using research-based strategies and a trauma-informed approach when working with students on the autism spectrum.

Purchase options will be available in August 2024.

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Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. Registration and payment options are below. You may pay online with a credit card or submit a purchase order. For groups of 5 or fewer, the standard per person rate applies.For groups of 6 or more, please use the inquiry button below to receive a group quote.