Dr. Tony Attwood is the world's leading expert on Asperger's Syndrome. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that an average of 1 in 110 children in the United States have an ASD. Dr. Attwood has written numerous books and produced many DVDs on Asperger's. His book, The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, is a top-seller in the field. His workbooks and DVD, Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger are relevant to any child, whether on the autism spectrum or not.

 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the assessment process.

2. Learn how to utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the management and expression of anxiety, sadness, anger and affection.

3. Understand affective education

4. Learn the understanding and expression of emotions

5.Understand Cognitive Restructuring

6. Learn tools and strategies to assist with emotion management

7. Develop an understanding of the transition from being a child to being an adult, and moving to manhood

8. Learn the pathways to a diagnosis for girls and women

9. Understand the profile of abilities in girls and women

10. Understand the cognitive profile and the different way of perceiving, thinking and learning

11. Learn strategies that make school an dAsperger's-friendly environment

CEUs

This session is approved for a total of up to 0.6 CEUs.

To register for CEUs, download the Evaluation and Learning form, complete the form, and save the file.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org

 

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.

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CEU Certificates will be sent to those submitting all forms.