Intended Audience: FAMILY MEMBERS
Family members of children with autism will learn techniques, tips and tools to teach self-control and self-management skills with square breathing techniques; alleviate anxiety through Power Cards and Five-point scale techniques; and promote positive behavior through Social Stories and visual cues. Parents and family members of individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 restrictions of social distancing. Individuals with autism depend on a team of professionals, teachers, and family members to support their daily learning, behavioral, sensory and communication difficulties. With “stay at home” orders and schools and businesses closed, routines and structure have been disrupted on top of mounting anxiety and stress. During this 90-minute webinar, Kathy Morris will demonstrate four practical strategies which will help alleviate the stress and anxiety those with autism are currently facing to help reduce meltdowns and tantrums. You will learn Square Breathing, Power Cards, Five-Point scale and Social Stories to help identify emotions as well as regulate anxiety and stress. These practical strategies can be taught by the parent or educator through video call demonstrations.
Continuing Education – This training will NOT provide continuing education credit.
