Application of Trauma-Informed Strategies when Supporting Children with Autism

Eligible Participants: This course is intended for those with basic knowledge of trauma-informed care. The training will benefit ABA Professionals (BCBA’s, BC’s, RBT’s), School-Based Clinicians, Special Education Staff, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Graduate Students, Interns, and others who support children with Autism.

Date/Time: Friday, February 21, 2025; 10 am - 12 pm

Method: Live Instruction via Zoom (Link will be provided prior to training)

Cost: $25 per person

Refund Policy: Please submit requests for cancellations to continuing-education@cgrc.org. Please alllow 5 – 10 days for the refund to return to your payment method.

• Full Refund if provider cancels the course
• Full Refund: Cancellation more than 7 days prior to course date
• No Refund: Cancellation 7 days or less prior to course date 

CE Credits: Eligible participants will receive 2 BCBA, NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT, and/or ACT 48 Credits upon completion of course requirements.

Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (ACT 48) to award continuing education credits to eligible participants.

Description: This course focuses on the practical application of trauma-informed strategies when addressing problem behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Course Format: This 2-hour course will be held on-line via Zoom. Participants will engage in interactive exercises, case studies, and guided reflections to learn key techniques and build confidence in their ability to respond to challenging behaviors in a supportive and trauma-informed manner.

Course Objectives: This course is intended to enable participants to:

1. Practice Empathy: Look at what is contributing to challenging behaviors through the child's lens. Learn to recognize signals and de-escalate early to avoid a crisis.
2. Engage in Self-Reflection: Evaluate how personal responses reinforce positive or negative behaviors - even inadvertently.
3. Practice a Relationship-Based Approach: Learn responses that utilize trauma-informed care principles and strategies when addressing challenging behavior.
4. Prioritize Self-Care: Recognize the emotional and physical toll of responding to daily challenges. Know one's limits and value the importance of self-care.
5. Value Teamwork: Enhance communication and collaboration among staff to create a consistent and unified approach to behavior management.

Terms

By providing my electronic signature below or by printing, signing, and returning this document to CGRC, I acknowledge that I have completely read and understand the following:

1. The information provided during registration may be used for the following:

• Provide Zoom link and course material
• Process Continuing Education Credits if applicable
• Provide information regarding upcoming CGRC Professional Development Center events

2. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon completion of the course, post-test (80% minimum score) and satisfaction survey.

3. Certificates will be distributed within 30 days of the course date.

4. Record of Attendance and Completion will be maintained for7 years.