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Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: Practical Interventions for a Complex Population

Students and adults with asperger’s and high functioning autism often have so many needs that it is difficult for a single clinician to provide all of their care. For this reason, it is important for all clinicians either in school districts, in colleges, agencies, or in the community to understand the full complexity of what it takes to assist asperger’s or other autistic spectrum individuals with being as high functioning as possible in the community.

Learn about the sub groups within the autistic spectrum and how best to serve each group’s needs. Learn to be watchful for communication, social expectations, and other problems that can complicate the effectiveness of traditional psychotherapy. Learn simple modifications to typical techniques to improve effectiveness with asperger’s individuals. Learn from real life examples about how community coordination improves the lives of clients.

Goals:

Participants will learn to view asperger’s and autistic spectrum clients from a comprehensive care perspective.
Participants will learn about the sub groups within the asperger’s and high functioning autistic spectrum and treatment planning for each group.
Participants will learn about the need to coordinate other types of professionals to more fully support autistic spectrum clients.
Participants will learn ways to modify common psychotherapy techniques to better serve asperger’s and high functioning autistic clients.

Course Details:

Date: Rescheduled to April 23rd, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Leslie Carter

Credit: 6 CEU hours

Time: 9am-4pm

Fees:

Earlybird: if fax or postmarked by April1, $125

Regular: if fax or postmark after April 1, $140

Instructor Bio:

Dr. Leslie Carter is a private practice licensed psychologist who has a strong focus on serving Asperger’s and Autistic Spectrum clients and families. She is a parent of an autistic child and is sought after for her careful assessments and practical therapeutic solutions. She works very comprehensively in the community assisting with assessments, parenting, couples counseling, family issues, mental health treatments, community supports, school placements, IEP development, housing situations, vocational placements, forensic assistance, and life planning.