WEBINAR: Stepping Out-Family Outings with Young Children with Autism
February 6, 2019
East Point
GA 30364
USA
Presenters: Katie Wolfe, Ph.D. and Hedda Meadan, Ph.D.
Description: Many families of young children with autism and related disorders have difficulties during outings to parks, libraries, appointments, and more. This webinar will present ways professionals can help families develop strategies to prevent and address concerns during their outings. Common safety and social concerns and strategies that can be used to support families in preventing and addressing these concerns will be discussed. Recommended practices for building family capacity and confidence will also be covered.
Objectives:
1. Participants will describe safety and social concerns during outings with young children with autism and related disorders and the impact of these on the child and family
2. Participants will identify strategies for preventing and addressing difficulties during outings with young children with autism and related disorders
3. Participants will discuss recommended practices for building family capacity and confidence during family outings