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• Archive: Faculty:Susan HamreDuration:6 Hours 35 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Apr 19, 2018 Description Manual (10.58 MB) 70 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 04/19/18 (38.5 KB) Available after Purchase Outline Screening and AssessmentMeasure developmental milestones‘Red flags’ of autismSubtle differences in neurotypical and at-risk infantsLatest research in early interventionVideo case studies:Neurotypical and at-risk developmentSubtle, easy to miss signs of autismDistinct results of early interventionTreatment Framework: Interrupt/Replace Coping BehaviorsUnderpinnings of displayed behaviorRecognize and support sensory seeking/ avoiding actionsPair preferred and non-preferred actions/activities to enhance changeReplacement activities that can interfere with aberrant behaviorsThe power of distraction that can alter rigid behaviorsStimulate engagement as initially related to their interestsUnstick the ‘sticky’ attentionSteps to broaden child’s play-based activityStrategies/Techniques to Treat ‘Coping Behaviors’Meltdowns/tantrums‘Stimming’Sensory seeking/avoidingReduced engagementReduction of social reciprocityHyper-focusingResistance to cuddling/being heldEating/sleeping challengesRepetitive behaviorsUnder-developed communicationResistance to changeTreatment Case Studies:How to begin treatment with a 9 month old14 month old who does not respond to pain2 year old with hyper-focus issuesBuild Customized Treatment PlansPractice designing realistic goalsDissect behaviors to build effective treatment plansDesign a treatment plan for your clientReduce Insurance DenialsWriting obtainable goalsDocumentation: Treatment steps to show progress Faculty Susan Hamre, MA, CCC-SLP Related seminars and products: 7 Susan Hamre, MA, CCC-SLP, is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of clinical, teaching and research experience with autism in the home, school, hospital and community settings.
• She owns and manages a private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico that serves individuals from infancy to adulthood, with an emphasis on Early Intervention, autism and various other challenging conditions.
• A clinician at heart, Susan has personally provided treatment for children as young as nine months, on up.
• She has had the pleasure of working with some individuals and their families for over 20 years.Susan is a national presenter teaching treatment strategies for autism to rehab professionals, mental health clinicians and educators.
• She provides autism trainings to First Responders (Crisis Intervention Teams, firefighters and EMT.