BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID: 1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-TIMEZONE: America/Los_Angeles DTSTAMP: 20260522T140026 BEGIN:VEVENT UID: info@vconferenceonline.com SUMMARY:Brkout 1 -- Autism and the Crisis Response PRIORITY:0 CATEGORIES:SESSION CLASS:PUBLIC DTSTART:20200827T104500 DTEND:20200827T114500 URL: https://event.vconferenceonline.com DESCRIPTION:Autism and the Crisis Response assists crisis responders in their ability to recognize the characteristics of autism; thus, providing the skills necessary to maximize communication with individuals who are autistic. As the growing population of those diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder enter their teens and adulthood, there will be an increasing need for crisis responders to recognize, understand, and support more effective interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism presents unique challenges, and this presentation will provide a deeper understanding of why certain behaviors occur, and best practices to intervene or de-escalate challenging behaviors.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify at least 5 common characteristics associated with autism;
  2. State three ways they can support communication with a person on the autism spectrum; and,
  3. Identify two best practices for autism specific verbal de-escalation.

This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (Provider Number: NASWTN 2020-0097) for 1.00 continuing education contact/clock hours for participants who successfully achieve the session requirements.  

Documentation of 1.00 informal contact/clock hours is available for participants who successfully achieve the session requirements and who do not require formal hours.  LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR