Managing and De-Escalating Crisis: A Developmental and Person-Centered Approach
Wednesday, December 6, 12.30-2pm PST, 3.30-5pm EST
Featuring Beth Champ and Sarah Champ, The Community School, Decatur, Georgia
Professionals who work with adults on the autism spectrum may experience crisis situations. This webinar presents a model of crisis intervention that respects the personal dignity of the person in crisis as well as strategies for every stage of crisis, from initial signs of distress to recovery and re-connection.
About TCS: The Community School is a unique program that addresses the needs of participants from ages 11 into young adulthood. We group participants into peer communities, or cohorts. Each cohort is made up of participants whose goals, interests, and abilities are compatible with each other. This allows the best opportunities for participants to connect with others to form friendships and to learn from each other. For participants who are transitioning to adulthood, TCS’s program can offer support for higher education, for career development, and for independence. For all participants, TCS works to strengthen participants’ emotional regulation, social communication, and ability to build and maintain relationships. For young adult participants who may have completed high school, TCS is a flexible, individualized program that provides support in a variety of ways. Broad support categories include:
Watch the archived webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/487063146305706241
Featuring Beth Champ and Sarah Champ, The Community School, Decatur, Georgia
Professionals who work with adults on the autism spectrum may experience crisis situations. This webinar presents a model of crisis intervention that respects the personal dignity of the person in crisis as well as strategies for every stage of crisis, from initial signs of distress to recovery and re-connection.
About TCS: The Community School is a unique program that addresses the needs of participants from ages 11 into young adulthood. We group participants into peer communities, or cohorts. Each cohort is made up of participants whose goals, interests, and abilities are compatible with each other. This allows the best opportunities for participants to connect with others to form friendships and to learn from each other. For participants who are transitioning to adulthood, TCS’s program can offer support for higher education, for career development, and for independence. For all participants, TCS works to strengthen participants’ emotional regulation, social communication, and ability to build and maintain relationships. For young adult participants who may have completed high school, TCS is a flexible, individualized program that provides support in a variety of ways. Broad support categories include:
- Social-emotional functioning
- Academic & educational support, for skill strengthening and/or degree completion
- Career exploration and coaching, including facilitated internships
- General health and well-being, including physical fitness
- Independent life skills, including relationships, money management, and transportation
Watch the archived webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/487063146305706241
About the fall 2017 Virtual Symposium on Severe Behaviors: It has been estimated that about half of all people with autism exhibit severe behaviors either intermittently or frequently. These may include property destruction, tantrums, outbursts, aggression, self-injury, or perseverative behavior that frightens others. Research has repeatedly shown that severe behaviors are a prime factor in reduced quality of life for all those affected by autism. Not surprisingly, for many families, clinicians, individuals, and caregivers, understanding, reducing and/or eliminating severe behaviors is a top priority. This series is specifically focused around these important questions.
Sponsored by Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, Autism New Jersey, and Autism Society of Hawaii
For further information, please email sfasawebinars@gmail.com.
Please note all webinar dates and times are subject to change.
Disclaimer:
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) and its named partners provide information but this information does not constitute medical or legal information. We provide general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in the webinars or elsewhere by us or our presenters is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. The information does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. We have not validated and we are not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. SFASA and its named partners cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
Sponsored by Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, Autism New Jersey, and Autism Society of Hawaii
For further information, please email sfasawebinars@gmail.com.
Please note all webinar dates and times are subject to change.
Disclaimer:
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) and its named partners provide information but this information does not constitute medical or legal information. We provide general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in the webinars or elsewhere by us or our presenters is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. The information does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. We have not validated and we are not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. SFASA and its named partners cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.