Anxiety and Trauma in Autism Part 2: Full Day Conference
Although it is widely recognized that anxiety is a concern for children and adults on the autism spectrum, parents and professionals feel largely ill-equipped to effectively handle the issues that arise. Children, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may express anxiety very differently from neurotypical people. Additionally, research has shown that people with autism have a higher risk of adverse and potentially traumatic childhood experiences. This conference will provide hands on activities to address these issues. Specifically, the following will be covered:
- Review of tools to assess anxiety including assessments which address the entire spectrum regardless of level of impairment
- How to filter behaviors related to trauma, those relating to ASD, and how they might overlap
- How to use technology to identify sources of anxiety
- The importance of taking a thorough learning history and how to apply this information to treatment
- Implementation of the SCARF Model as an intervention strategy in multiple settings.
In addition to the above, we will be conducting mock assessments using tools discussed in the conference. This is an advanced session and all participants will have to have either participated in part one or have a solid understanding of anxiety in autism including causes and identification in individuals with ASD. 6 BACB Type 2 credits will be available as well as Department of Education CEUs.
Registration Fee:
Current POAC Members $40
Non POAC Members $70
BACB CEUs are available for full day or half day (8:00am-11:45am) attendance. Fee for these credits is in addition to the above registration fee.
6 BACB credits $60
Purchase orders will be accepted with a valid purchase order number and must be received by October 25, 2019. No refunds will be given after October 25, 2019.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Bobbie Gallagher, BCBA-D
Autism Center for Educational Services (“ACES”)
Dr. Gallagher is a BCBA-D with her PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP). She is the Director of Clinical Training for the Online ABA Program at TCSPP and the owner of ACES. She is the author of “A Brick Wall: How a Boy with No Words Spoke to the World.” For more than 20 years Dr. Gallagher has worked in the field of ABA, speaking nationally to educate others on the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and for the last six years with a focus in the area of sexuality. She completed a three hour online training program for the Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training to assist in training teachers across the state of Texas on the sexual education needs of those with autism. As an invited speaker, Dr. Gallagher provided a workshop to the New Jersey Probation Officers. She completed her certification courses at the Florida Institute of Technology, holds a Master’s in Special Education from New Jersey City University, and a BA in Communication Studies from Monmouth University. She is the mother of three and currently resides at the Jersey Shore with her husband and two adult children with autism.