Deborah Lipsky – Autism Spectrum Meltdowns

Individuals on the autism spectrum often react very strongly to seemingly minor changes in routine, patterns, food, clothing, noise, and a host of other environmental factors.

Deborah Lipsky – Autism Spectrum Meltdowns

The Neurological and Physiological Differences of Autism

• Sensory and Visual Environments
  • Sensory evaluation: Asking the right questions
  • Large motor skills, fine motor skills, eating, hearing, smell, touch
  • Creating a sensory friendly environment
  • Impact of sensory dysfunction on learning, behavior and social interaction
• Executive Function (EF)
  • Impact of EF on daily life
  • EF manifestations seen in meltdowns
  • Strategies to limit consequences of EF
• Social/Emotional Communication
  • Common pitfalls in communicating with individuals with autism
  • Communication differences with autism
  • Impact on learning, behavior and social interaction
  • Strategies to help facilitate communication

Anxiety to Meltdown

• Recognizing the triggers
• What does a meltdown look like?
• What a person with autism experiences during a meltdown
• Common behaviors seen in meltdowns
• Meltdown or tantrum?

Effective Behavioral Interventions Based on the S.C.A.R.E.D. Model

• Behavior as a form of communication
• Inappropriate interventions … What never to do
• Appropriate strategies to de-escalate the situation
• Intervention in the school system
• Creating a personalized intervention/crisis plan

Would you like to receive Deborah Lipsky – Autism Spectrum Meltdowns ?

Description:

• What causes the unusually strong reactions of a meltdown?
• Can you see it coming?
• Is it a meltdown or a tantrum?
• Is it willful, manipulative behavior?
• Is ‘Fight or Flight’ the only option?

Individuals on the autism spectrum often react very strongly to seemingly minor changes in routine, patterns, food, clothing, noise, and a host of other environmental factors. Understanding and recognizing personal triggers will be a major benefit in developing a plan for yourself or individuals you work with to lower the levels of anxiety and avoid a catastrophic reaction.

Deborah Lipsky, M.Ed., presents a rare and unique perspective from someone who lives with autism every day. Through a combination of personal experiences with professional knowledge she will offer you a rare glimpse into the neurological processing differences of an individual with autism and explain the physical and mental processes of a meltdown. You will participate in interactive exercises where you are “autistic” for a moment to gain a greater appreciation of the challenges individuals with autism face. You will learn how to recognize the differences between a meltdown and a behavioral tantrum and what can trigger a meltdown. You will walk away with effective intervention strategies to use before, during, and after a meltdown.