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Presented by: Tony Attwood, Ph.D.
Date: Friday, October 26, 2012
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Session: Session #20

Learning Objectives

  • provide an explanation and strategies with regard to repetitive behaviour, emotion management and the development of effective communication systems for emotions.
  • The application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to children with severe autism is discussed and how it can be applied to such individuals.
  • Strategies to help with self-injurious behaviour and the improvement of social understanding and coping with change

Outline of Presentation:

The presentation focuses on children and adolescents with classic autism and provides an explanation and strategies with regard to repetitive behaviour, emotion management and the development of effective communication systems for emotions.

The application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to children with severe autism is discussed and how it can be applied to such individuals.

The presentation will include strategies to help with self-injurious behaviour and the improvement of social understanding and coping with change.