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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the prevalence of autism in the United States as 1 in 88 children, the CDCs number does not take into account younger children who may not be receiving medical or educational support services. When these children are included, the number can be as high as 1 in 50. While diagnostic tools continue to advance, children are often not identified early enough to benefit from the positive impact of proven early intervention strategies. It is widely accepted that early assessment and intervention has far reaching benefits as these children develop the pre-academic, socio-emotional and behavioral skills needed for later success.
This workshop provides an insight into the diagnostic process that is used with young children who demonstrate atypical developmental patterns. A variety of treatment approaches, and the research supporting each approach will be discussed and interventions using the approaches will be practiced in an interactive lab-based format throughout the day. This workshop examines issues regarding emotional regulation, sensory processing, communication, and socialization. Strategies to support the development of positive replacement behaviors will be presented. This workshop will provide you with effective teaching strategies backed by the latest research, giving you the tools you need to facilitate successful early intervention in pre-school children on the spectrum.
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