TWO DAY EVENT

Presented by:

Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L and Jacquelyn Fede, PhD

On 19 & 20 April 2024 from 9am-12pm am EDT (Friday and Saturday morning on the East Coast of the United States)

(2pm-5pm on 19 & 20 of April for those in the UK)

Co-Founders & Co-Directors, Autism Level UP

This virtual workshop is designed to reframe our understanding of challenging behaviors by examining how energy regulation skillset influences an individual’s capacity to navigate their day, particularly when difficulties are encountered. Factors influencing and means of supporting energy regulation are explored from both a first-person autistic perspective, as well as developmental perspective. Practical guidelines for providing supports for energy regulation to increase connectedness and active engagement in a variety of contexts will be highlighted!

Strategies for supporting individuals across the lifespan and at different developmental levels will be discussed. A focus will be placed on supporting autisitic and neurodivergent individuals, but the tools have applicability for facilitating engagement for a wide range of people.

Please note that this course is live and will start at 9:00am EDT - NYC. There are 2 sessions - one on Friday morning and the other on Saturday morning. They are BOTH part of this training. They will be recorded and registered participants will have access to the recordings for 3 weeks following the final session. Our virtual format is interactive and participants will have the opportunity share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another throughout the evenings.

This course is appropriate for autistic people, educators, therapists, parents, carers, researchers, & students.

Time Ordered Agenda

Friday April 19

9:00 am - 10:15 am EDT - Overview of energy (emotional) regulation and individual characteristics, as well as environmental factors influencing regulatory abilities

10:15 am – 10:45 am EDT - Break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm EDT - Introduction of practical tools for gathering information and documenting factors influencing an individuals' regulatory profile.

Saturday April 20

9:00 am - 10:15 am EDT - Overview of energy regulation and individual characteristics, as well as environmental factors influencing regulatory abilities - Introduction of energy regulation strategies appropriate for differing developmental levels (e.g., presymbolic, emerging language, conversational) AND discussion of how to create individualized Power UP and Power Down plans.

10:15 am – 10:45 am EDT - Break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm EDT - Introduction of practical tools for gathering information and documenting factors influencing an individuals' regulatory profile.- Introduction of energy regulation strategies appropriate for differing developmental levels (e.g., presymbolic, emerging language, conversational) AND discussion of how to create individualized Power UP and Power Down plans- Continued.