Autism 101: Understanding the Diagnostic Symptoms and Learning Styles of Individuals with ASD in a Therapeutic Setting

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Join us for an engaging virtual workshop where we dive into the world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)! Discover the unique learning styles of individuals with ASD and how they impact therapy. We'll also reveal powerful Structured TEACCHing strategies to boost engagement and help skills flourish beyond the therapy room.

Speaker
Sara McGrath Matherly, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
TEACCH Autism Program - Raleigh

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC TEACCH Autism Program and the NCAHEC Program.



TEACCH Series
Session 2 | Conceptualizing Treatment When Autism is Only the Tip of the Iceberg
April 25, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Jemma Grindstaff, Ph.D.

Session 3 | Managing Challenging Behaviors in ASD
May 1, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Nina Leezenbaum, Ph.D.


Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

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Objectives

• Recognize the diagnostic symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Identify the learning styles of individuals with ASD and how these learning styles affect behavior and therapy engagement.
• Review core structured TEACCHing strategies and supports that can help to improve therapy participation and encourage skill generalization across settings.
• Discover resources that are available in North Carolina for those with ASD and their families.

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