While social and communication challenges define autism, the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors interests remain the least understood characteristic of the disorder. The purpose of this workshop is to help professionals to assess the underlying reasons why specific ritualistic behavior exist and then develop a treatment plan to reduce the frequency or intensity of the behaviors. Case studies are central to the discussion. The information is for professionals who have a solid understanding of autism spectrum disorder, and a basic understanding of how to use applied behavior analysis to plan intervention.
After attending this webinar participants will:
Presenter Information:
Dr. Kathleen Quill is a practicing Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), developmental psycholinguist, and autism advocate. She is also licensed as a special education administrator and teacher. Kathy teaches in the Autism-ABA graduate program at Endicott College in MA; and provides consultation and training to caregivers and school districts in the US and Canada through her private practice. She co-authored two international bestselling texts: Teaching children with autism (Delmar Pub., 1995); and DO- WATCH-LISTEN-SAY: Social and communication intervention for children with autism (Brookes Pub. 2000; 2nd ed, 2017); has written on-line webinars & modules; and was the Subject Matter Expert for the AutismPro online curriculum system (2004). Her current project is a book about Intervention for Repetitive & Restricted Behaviors in Autism. Kathy is on the editorial board for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (JADD) and Focus on Autism; on the Board of Directors for Autism Aspergers Publishing Company; and is a member of the Panel of Professional Advisors for the Autism Society of America.
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.