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The second edition (2023) of the National Guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism in Australia is now available. You may find the updated Guideline: ✅ easier to read ✅ expands on practical information ✅ allows for increased flexibility ✅ features neurodiversity-affirming language Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtfgcDDu

Clinical Case Study | Research demonstrates that family involvement enhances treatment outcomes. Discover how one family at The Dorm used our targeted services to set their loved one up for lasting treatment outcomes 👇

I'm happy to share that I received a new certification in "Clinical Care for Autistic Adults" from Harvard Medical School. 👉🏻 This course focuses on understanding the unique medical and psychological needs of autistic adults, emphasizing the importance of individualized care plans. 👉🏻 It covers topics such as managing co-occurring conditions, effective communication strategies, and the role of multidisciplinary teams in enhancing patient outcomes. 👉🏻 The course emphasizes the need for a compassionate, patient-centered approach and equips attendees with practical tools and strategies to better support this diverse population. 👉🏻 Key players in the ongoing support of autistic adults from childhood through adulthood are identified, and best practices and strategies are applied during adult primary and specialist visits, screenings, and medical procedures. 👉🏻 The training empowers clinicians to be more effective clinicians in the care of patients with ASD.

Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 429-443: The Feasibility of Whole-Body Vibration Training as an Approach to Improve Health in Autistic Adults

Day two of our BTTI training with a group of healthcare professionals from around the world learning about tics and Tourette syndrome and behavioural therapy for tics. The BTTI courses are popular and its wonderful to think that more and more patients will be receiving better treatment after such trainings. Today blessed to have Dr Tara Murphy leading discussions. If you are interested [email protected] #tourettes #Tourette #tourettesyndrome #ticsandtourettes #ticdisorders #tourettesyndromeawareness #tourettesawareness#neurodiversity

📣📰 Exciting News! Our latest blog post is live: "Everything You Need to Know About Open Enrollment at Spectrum Therapy Center" 🌈💬 Discover the seamless steps to get started and maximize your benefits. Don't miss out! #OpenEnrollment #SpectrumTherapy #NewBlogPost #autismawareness

Social Workers: If you need CEUs and want to learn about issues facing older adults and their caregivers in an aging society, please consider registering for the Boston College School of Social Work continuing ed course on Friday, Sept. 20th from 9 AM-4 PM which will be taught by the amazing Sara Keary, PhD, LICSW! ADULT-TF5: Issues Facing Older Adults Issues Facing Older Adults This course will explore a variety of issues facing older adults and their caregivers in an aging society. We will review the strengths and challenges of aging in the 21st century within the context of medical advancements; where and how people live as they age; the impact of intergenerational trauma and epigenetics on aging; how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected aging people and their formal and informal caregivers; how social workers in all settings can familiarize themselves with issues facing aging people; and the ways in which intersecting identities of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion/spirituality, and socioeconomic status all impact the ways people receive medical care, facilitate advance care planning, and plan for the wide range of their needs in later life. To register, go here https://lnkd.in/eXmseaF3 and then scroll down to Issues facing older adults! 

🌟 It’s Spotlight Sunday! 🌟 Each week, we will spotlight our speaker for our upcoming CSHA Conference! Session 2-Early Intervention Practices for Children With Special Needs Louis Rossetti, PhD, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh This session will alert early intervention professionals to a variety of issues related to intervention for children with special needs and their families. Issues to be discussed include models of service delivery, models of team functioning, intervention with parents and caregivers, intervention in the home, center and neonatal intensive care nursery, and measuring program efficacy. This session is highly clinical in nature. Participant discussion will be encouraged. Learner Outcomes: At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: ⭐️Describe current infant/toddler intervention practices. ⭐️Identify and describe current intervention models. ⭐️Identify and describe the prelinguistic parameters to communication development. Session 4: Enhancing Parent/Caregiver Involvement in Early Intervention One of the major initiatives of current legislation designed to meet the needs of children with special needs is the degree to which the family is recognized as critical to the success of intervention activities. This session will review the concepts of attachment and how to enhance caregiver involvement in early intervention. A variety of specific clinical examples will be provided as family issues are discussed, with participant involvement encouraged. Learner Outcomes: At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: ⭐️Describe strategies designed to enhance parent/caregiver engagement. ⭐Identify and describe common barriers to full parent/caregiver engagement in therapeutic activities. ⭐Identify questions and issues to address during interactions with parents of children with special needs Instructional Level: Intermediate | Track: Early Intervention #slp #speechlanguagepathology #boardmember #education #advocacy #colorado #community #earlyintervention #CSHAConference2024

Did you know psychologists can graduate from a doctoral program without taking one single human sexuality course? Not even one! Often their only training in sexuality comes from a one-credit online course they have to take for licensing requirements and that’s it. One credit online for an integral, multifaceted, and complex aspect of humans. Sexuality plays a crucial role in relationships, self-identity, and overall well-being but unfortunately, a significant number of therapists lack the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to address it.  A common example therapists may encounter in their sessions is a client mentioning they want to open their marriage or have a threesome. This may be a lot for a therapist who hasn’t undergone the rigorous training that helps to explore thoughts and feelings about non-traditional ways of expression.  This gap in training on human sexuality can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and couples.  To increase your scope of practice as a clinician is important ethically and in service to the people with whom you work. When I both receive clinical consultation, I find the work I bring to my pratice is enriched. And when I offer clinical consultation, I receive the same feedback from the clinicians I work with. Learn more about my clinical consultations here:

In-person therapy offers a comprehensive approach that goes beyond standard methods. By providing hands-on support and real-time feedback, therapists can respond immediately to each child’s specific needs, creating a more dynamic and effective learning environment. These face-to-face interactions enable personalized engagement, fostering trust and deeper connections that enhance both short-term and long-term progress. The result? Tailored strategies that adapt as children grow, ensuring therapy sessions are impactful and responsive. Discover how our commitment to in-person therapy can make a tangible difference in a child’s journey. #FaceToFaceSupport #InteractiveLearning #PersonalizedTherapy #TherapyMatters #ChildGrowth