Susan Hamre – Could Early Intervention Reverse Symptoms of Autism? An In-Depth Look at Current Sensory, Communication, Relationship, & Behavioral Treatments

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• (11.53 MB) 106 Pages Available after Purchase Outline OVERVIEWUpdated definition/clarification of ASD according to the DSM-5®Early intervention and bio-markers of ASDLatest research on possible causes of ASDImpact on familiesCase studiesSTAYING CALM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORMDistinguishing between a meltdown and temper tantrumFunctions of behaviorDifferential management of meltdowns vs.

• temper tantrumsUnderstanding the trajectory of the stormIdentify meltdown pre-cursorsNoting triggers from impacted sensory system or communication challengesCalming strategies The repair period – post-escalationManaging YOU!Case studiesTHE POWER OF SENSORY INTEGRATIONSensory systems impactedNeurological processing of inputSeeking/avoiding sensory stimuliSensory management strategiesSensory breaksSensory dietsExamples of supportsCase studiesWHERE IS MY VOICE?

• – COMMUNICATIONCommunication challengesApraxiaAuditory processingLiteral translations – black and white interpretationsSpontaneous (social) languageAugmentative/alternative communication strategies and cognitive developmentPicture communication system (PECS)AAC (iPads, apps, etc.)Gestural/ASLScriptsChoice boardsStraight talkCase studiesASPECTS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTRelationship of social-emotional development on cognition5 features of social-emotional developmentDevelopment of empathy, emotional regulation, and impulse controlWhat happens when these skills are delayed or missing?How to help?Interacting at their levelVideo modelingRules/expectationsSocial storiesPictures/sequencesEngaging with their interestsCase studiesDON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENTChallenges (videos)Lights – “too busy”/over stimulating/distracting/too bright/“can’t see” Sounds – hallway noise/kids voices/ humming from technology/lights buzzing/pencils scratchingOlfactory sensitivityCase studyKinesthetic – too crowded/kids touching/bumping in lines/too hot or coldSupportsOrganizing spacesLighting adjustmentsManaging temperaturesWhat to avoidCURRENT INTERVENTIONSEarly interventionTreatment strategies for infants and toddlersCase studiesRelationship interventionsCommunication-based interventionsBehavioral interventionsAlternative interventionsVISUAL SUPPORTS – NOT JUST ANOTHER GIMMICKWho needs them?Benefits of using visual supportsExamples of visual supportsCase studiesDON’T FORGET MOTIVATION!Incorporating interests/fascinations vs.

• resisting themBuilding a bridge vs.