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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guiding Families through Acceptance, Understanding and Progress
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Provider:
Cross Country Education, LLC
Topic(s):
Health Care
Who Should Attend?
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pastoral Counselors, Case Managers, Educators, School Counselors and Psychologists
Full Seminar Description
Participants in this one-day seminar will learn how to assist families affected by autism through the stages of grief and coping. You will examine traditional and alternative therapies, social services, advocacy groups and disability laws in order to help parents understand and utilize the best resources for their child. Strategies to help strengthen marriages and families and help members constructively process difficult emotions will also be provided. Attendees will leave this seminar with practical skills to help create a constructive home environment that will benefit the entire family. 6 CEUs. Fee per person EARLY BIRD 10 days before seminar: $159, $149 each for two to four people, $139 each for five or more. Fee per person REGULAR less than 10 days before the seminar: $179, $169 each for two to four, $159 each for five or more.Examine the effects of autism on both child and family, develop interventions for parental grief and strategies to help parents enhance the home environment, understand available therapies and locate agencies, education and advocacy programs.
Autism is the fastest growing diagnosis of all developmental disabilities. Parents of children with ASD are often isolated as they live with constant stress, uncertainty and trauma that can be difficult for others to comprehend. The grief can be overwhelming as they wonder if their child will ever speak or form relationships. They typically feel confused and overwhelmed by the range of treatments and therapies that are available. Without guidance, parents may drop a small fortune on alternative therapies which produce little results. When guided by a knowledgeable professional, parents have a chance to move toward acceptance, marriages have a chance to survive and the family can bond as a team. Clinicians can facilitate a healthy view of the child as a member of the family system. With tools and structure, a family can begin to appreciate the rewards a child with ASD offers, seeing him as beautiful and lovable despite being very different. With professional support, parents can overcome grief, frustration and hopelessness and learn to celebrate their child's progress.
Participants in this one-day seminar will learn how to assist families affected by autism through the stages of grief and coping. You will examine traditional and alternative therapies, social services, advocacy groups and disability laws in order to help parents understand and utilize the best resources for their child. Strategies to help strengthen marriages and families and help members constructively process difficult emotions will also be provided. Attendees will leave this seminar with practical skills to help create a constructive home environment that will benefit the entire family.
WHAT YOU WILL COVER
- Understand the complicated world of autism, the spectrum of related disorders and how and when they are diagnosed
- Discover effective counseling methods to help alleviate the grief and isolation that often lead to divorce
- Assist
- Discuss the range of autism spectrum disorders and how they are diagnosed
- Describe the symptoms of autism and how they affect family dynamics
- Determine how to guide parents and family members through the grief process and stage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Pastoral Counselors
- Case Managers
- Educators
- School Counselors and Psychologists
Sponsor Background:
Leading the Way in Professional Development.
Cross Country Education is a national leader in high-quality educational products and services for the entire health care industry. Our seminars and training programs are designed to help health care providers achieve improved performance and results in all areas of clinical, financial and operational management. Our faculty of more than 150 instructors are the "best of the best" in their field of expertise and know how to provide programs that really make a difference to participants.
Since 1995, we have trained over 1,000,000 providers, managers, nurses, behavioral health professionals and other key personnel throughout the entire healthcare industry. We produce over 5,000 seminars and conferences annually for the health care industry. Plus, we coordinate in-house training for health care facilities. Let us provide your training and professional education needs!
Our Mission Statement
“CCE exists to identify and provide opportunities for relevant continuing education in a timely and geographically friendly manner that will meet and exceed the needs and expectations of targeted professionals.”
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