Autism, Families, and Severe Behavior
About this course
In this course, clinicians and families will learn practical, evidence-based strategies to better understand, manage, and support youth with autism and intense behavioral needs using collaborative approaches that prioritize safety, communication, and family needs. The course fosters compassionate, informed responses within home and therapeutic settings.
Who should consider taking this course?
- Community-based behavioral health providers
- School mental health clinicians
- Clinicians working in intermediate levels of care or residential settings
- Therapists in private practice
- Parents and caregivers of youth with autism
Instructor
This course was developed by Shaunessy M. Egan, Ed.D., BCBA.
This program has been approved to provide 2.0 Cultural Competence Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.
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