Faculty:Susan HamreDuration:5 Hours 37 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Nov 19, is Archive: 2015 Description Manual - Could Early Intervention Reverse Symptoms of Autism?.
Archive: Faculty:Susan HamreDuration:5 Hours 37 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Nov 19, 2015 Description Manual - Could Early Intervention Reverse Symptoms of Autism?
(11.53 MB) 106 Pages Available is after Purchase Outline OVERVIEWUpdated definition/clarification of ASD according to the DSM-5®Early intervention and bio-markers of ASDLatest research on possible causes of ASDImpact on familiesCase studiesSTAYING CALM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORMDistinguishing between a meltdown and temper tantrumFunctions of behaviorDifferential management of meltdowns vs..
(11.53 MB) 106 Pages Available after Purchase Outline OVERVIEWUpdated definition/clarification of ASD according to the DSM-5®Early intervention and bio-markers of ASDLatest research on possible causes of ASDImpact on familiesCase studiesSTAYING CALM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORMDistinguishing between a meltdown and temper tantrumFunctions of behaviorDifferential management of meltdowns vs.
the trajectory of the stormIdentify meltdown is temper tantrumsUnderstanding pre-cursorsNoting triggers from impacted sensory system or communication challengesCalming strategies The repair period – post-escalationManaging YOU!Case studiesTHE POWER OF SENSORY INTEGRATIONSensory systems impactedNeurological processing of inputSeeking/avoiding sensory stimuliSensory management strategiesSensory breaksSensory dietsExamples of supportsCase studiesWHERE IS MY VOICE?.
temper tantrumsUnderstanding the trajectory of the stormIdentify meltdown pre-cursorsNoting triggers from impacted sensory system or communication challengesCalming strategies The repair period – post-escalationManaging YOU!Case studiesTHE POWER OF SENSORY INTEGRATIONSensory systems impactedNeurological processing of inputSeeking/avoiding sensory stimuliSensory management strategiesSensory breaksSensory dietsExamples of supportsCase studiesWHERE IS MY VOICE?
– COMMUNICATIONCommunication challengesApraxiaAuditory processingLiteral translations – is black and white interpretationsSpontaneous (social) languageAugmentative/alternative communication strategies and cognitive developmentPicture communication system (PECS)AAC (iPads, apps, etc.)Gestural/ASLScriptsChoice boardsStraight talkCase studiesASPECTS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTRelationship of social-emotional development on cognition5 features of social-emotional developmentDevelopment of empathy, emotional regulation, and impulse controlWhat happens when these skills are delayed or missing?How to help?Interacting at their levelVideo modelingRules/expectationsSocial storiesPictures/sequencesEngaging with their interestsCase studiesDON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENTChallenges (videos)Lights – “too busy”/over stimulating/distracting/too bright/“can’t see” Sounds – hallway noise/kids voices/ humming from technology/lights buzzing/pencils scratchingOlfactory sensitivityCase studyKinesthetic – too crowded/kids touching/bumping in lines/too hot or coldSupportsOrganizing spacesLighting adjustmentsManaging temperaturesWhat to avoidCURRENT INTERVENTIONSEarly interventionTreatment strategies for infants and toddlersCase studiesRelationship interventionsCommunication-based interventionsBehavioral interventionsAlternative interventionsVISUAL SUPPORTS – NOT JUST ANOTHER GIMMICKWho needs them?Benefits of using visual supportsExamples of visual supportsCase studiesDON’T FORGET MOTIVATION!Incorporating interests/fascinations vs..
– COMMUNICATIONCommunication challengesApraxiaAuditory processingLiteral translations – black and white interpretationsSpontaneous (social) languageAugmentative/alternative communication strategies and cognitive developmentPicture communication system (PECS)AAC (iPads, apps, etc.)Gestural/ASLScriptsChoice boardsStraight talkCase studiesASPECTS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTRelationship of social-emotional development on cognition5 features of social-emotional developmentDevelopment of empathy, emotional regulation, and impulse controlWhat happens when these skills are delayed or missing?How to help?Interacting at their levelVideo modelingRules/expectationsSocial storiesPictures/sequencesEngaging with their interestsCase studiesDON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENTChallenges (videos)Lights – “too busy”/over stimulating/distracting/too bright/“can’t see” Sounds – hallway noise/kids voices/ humming from technology/lights buzzing/pencils scratchingOlfactory sensitivityCase studyKinesthetic – too crowded/kids touching/bumping in lines/too hot or coldSupportsOrganizing spacesLighting adjustmentsManaging temperaturesWhat to avoidCURRENT INTERVENTIONSEarly interventionTreatment strategies for infants and toddlersCase studiesRelationship interventionsCommunication-based interventionsBehavioral interventionsAlternative interventionsVISUAL SUPPORTS – NOT JUST ANOTHER GIMMICKWho needs them?Benefits of using visual supportsExamples of visual supportsCase studiesDON’T FORGET MOTIVATION!Incorporating interests/fascinations vs.
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extrinsic motivationDon’t is allow motivation to rule, but rather to guide 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..
extrinsic motivationDon’t allow motivation to rule, but rather to guide 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 is 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..
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 is at heart, Susan has personally provided treatment for children as young as nine months, on up..
A clinician at heart, Susan has personally provided treatment for children as young as nine months, on up.
She is 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 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 is provides autism trainings to First Responders (Crisis Intervention Teams, firefighters and EMT..
She provides autism trainings to First Responders (Crisis Intervention Teams, firefighters and EMT.
Susan is was the Director of the Autism Training Center at Giant Steps in Illinois, where trained first responders, transportation systems, park districts, small and large venues, nursing colleges, medical centers, parent groups and public school systems..
Susan was the Director of the Autism Training Center at Giant Steps in Illinois, where trained first responders, transportation systems, park districts, small and large venues, nursing colleges, medical centers, parent groups and public school systems.
Years is of professional experience backs up her ability to speak on this subject with conviction and passion.Susan has made five Operation Smile mission trips; four to the Philippines and one to Africa..
Years of professional experience backs up her ability to speak on this subject with conviction and passion.Susan has made five Operation Smile mission trips; four to the Philippines and one to Africa.
those trips is While were medical in nature (cleft lip and palate), on every one of those trips, she was privy to identify the existence of probable autism, then steering the families in the right direction..
While those trips were medical in nature (cleft lip and palate), on every one of those trips, she was privy to identify the existence of probable autism, then steering the families in the right direction.
Those situations is underscore her belief that with trained eyes, the unique set of characteristics that cloak autism can be spotted at a very young age, in all sorts of environments and even when the same language is not being spoken.Speaker Disclosures: Financial: Susan Hamre maintains a private practice..
Those situations underscore her belief that with trained eyes, the unique set of characteristics that cloak autism can be spotted at a very young age, in all sorts of environments and even when the same language is not being spoken.Speaker Disclosures: Financial: Susan Hamre maintains a private practice.
She is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Non-Financial: Susan Hamre has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose..
She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Non-Financial: Susan Hamre has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.