Amy Laurent, Ed.M, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist who holds a Master’s in Special Education.  Currently in private practice, she is a New England affiliate of Communication Crossroads and of Childhood Communication Services.

Amy specializes in the education of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related developmental disabilities.  Through her practice, she provides comprehensive evaluations, direct therapeutic services, and consultations to educational programs for children with ASD.  Her publications, including a chapter in the Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (3rd ed) have focused on emotional regulation in children and adolescents with ASD and their impact on later social competence.  She is also a co-author of the clinical manual for the SCERTS Model, a comprehensive educational approach for children with autism spectrum disorders.  She frequently lectures throughout the United States and internationally on topics related to therapeutic and educational intervention for children with ASD.  Ms. Laurent also serves as adjunct faculty for the Communication Disorders Department at the University of Rhode Island and for Emerson College in Boston, MA.  Her areas of clinical interest include educational intervention as it relates to the development of self-regulation and social-adaptive functioning across contexts (e.g., school, home, and community settings).

Session Information:
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Session: Session 3
Topic: Calm Down Emotional Regulation: Challenges and Interventions