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Building A Spectrum of Opportunity has ended
Our ASCV conference, Building a Spectrum of Opportunity, will be held this Fall as a weekly virtual conference series! Join us for nine weekly presentations and additional on-demand sessions, Individual IEP Consultations with PEATC, 1:1 Waiver Mentor Meetings with our Information & Referral Specialist and Virginia Medicaid Waiver Mentor, Bradford Hulcher, and an On-Demand Exhibitor Fair.  Register now at www.ascv.org/conference!

After registering, you will receive an email invitation to create an account with Sched, allowing you to personalize your schedule, save sessions, and access links to the on-demand and live sessions. For assistance, please email info@ascv.org.

If you missed Dr. Jed Baker’s or Dr. John Strang’s sessions, click on the dates at the top of the page, under the "Speakers" link. Click on the session link to watch the recording.
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Tuesday, October 20 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Opening Keynote - Managing Overwhelming Frustration and Anxiety in the New Normal

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Individuals on the autism spectrum and those with behavioral challenges often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop first describes how best to think about challenging behavior to achieve better outcomes. Then strategies to handle meltdowns in the moment are detailed. Seven common triggers to overwhelming anxiety and frustration are identified along with ways to prevent these difficult moments. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.

Speakers
avatar for Jed Baker, Ph.D.

Jed Baker, Ph.D.

Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations... Read More →


Tuesday October 20, 2020 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Live Zoom Presentation