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Great article from the American Psychological Association ✨ https://lnkd.in/gqKYEDGB

Thank you San Francisco International Airport! https://lnkd.in/ed9455Vz

Important reminder ✨

Have you heard of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model? It is a great neuro-affirming intervention for autistics and Santa Clara County Association of School Psychologists is hosting a workshop by Dr. Ross Greene on the topic: Workshop Description: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is an evidence-based model of psychosocial treatment originated and developed by Dr. Ross Greene, and described in his books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Raising Human Beings, and Lost & Found. Rather than focusing on kids’ concerning behaviors (and modifying them), CPS helps kids and caregivers solve the problems that are causing those behaviors. The problem solving is collaborative (not unilateral) and proactive (not reactive). Research has shown that the model is effective at dramatically improving kids’ behavior and their relationships with their caregivers, and at dramatically reducing or eliminating discipline referrals, suspensions, restraints, and seclusions in schools. https://lnkd.in/gpYjZ-yd

Have you heard the term Executive Functioning? Curious what it means? Check out this webinar hosted by Landmark School. Presenter: Margot Marcou Host: Adam Hickey Join us for an introduction to Executive Function (EF), the ability to get and stay organized, prioritize, manage time, and so much more. Learn about EF's core components with insights from key researchers on practical skills to strengthen EF weaknesses. This webinar is geared toward parents, as well as students and adults, to better understand the role of EF in the cognitive processes that impact everyday life. https://lnkd.in/gUW3DwXy

The amazing Amara Brook, PhD, ABPP is starting a newly structured DBT Teen and Parent DBT Skills group. Check it out: "To meet the needs of the Autistic community, I’ve added a second neurodiversity affirming online DBT skills group tailored to the needs of Autistic teens and their parents! This group will be on Tuesdays at 2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET. The next group starts next Tuesday, December 3rd. I am accepting new enrollments until Monday, Nov 25th to allow time for the intake session prior to group starting. Please see https://lnkd.in/gtPXiD_p or email info@flowps.com for more details." *Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Autism Spectrum Disorder is just that....a spectrum. Characteristics present differently in different people but having a general sense of the preferences and sensitivities of autistic individuals can help build awareness, acceptance, support, and access. Here is a nice graphic from Amanda Mc Guinness that shows what many autistic people like and some tools they use to stay regulated and feel safe in their environment ✨

Interesting research....thoughts? 🙇♀️ https://lnkd.in/gK9fNw34