The Autistic Brain

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that begins prenatally. ASD affects social communication, sensory processing, aspects of executive functioning and often motor skills. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of this disorder has progressively increased. The scientific community has been looking for biological markers for the earlier identification of ASD. Currentresearch of the structural and functional differences between the autistic and neurotypical brain will be discussed in this course as several key differences have been identified.These differences affect many aspects of life and learning for an individual with autism.

With a better understanding of these key differences, clinicians can develop treatment plans that are more effective. This workshop will provide you with strategies that can be used immediately in the school or clinic setting.

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 18 months-21 years old.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Highlights

• Further develop your knowledge of the autistic brain
• Integrate learning of the current research on brain differences in the autistic individual into all aspects of your treatment sessions
• Effective, evidence-based strategies and interventionsfor the autistic child