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7213 Reframing ASD Parenting: How We Can Reduce the Stress of Daily Interactions


Saturday, July 26, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
205 (Indiana Convention Center)
Responses to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are to change the child's behaviors, but this method often leads to unnecessary stress for the child and the parents. Come discover how to change your views of ASD, parenting, and your responses to reduce the daily stress for parents, professionals, and the child.
  1. Describe the neurological, hard-wired characteristics of autism

    Reframe autism from misbehavior to disability

  2. Describe how our usual response to autism evokes stress

    Requires change by the child who is challenged

    Sets up power struggles and conflicts

    Overloads our already intense lives

  3. Describe the Power of Relationship

    Describe how the presence of one charismatic connection builds relience, optimism, and happiness

    How Connecting is More Important Than Correcting and Directing

    Builds a platform for all other therapies

    Builds and models how to build a safe place

  4. Five Alternate Ways to Respond to Challenging Behavior

    Avoid, Reduce, Accept, Reframe, Play

    How to laugh when you are on your last nerve

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the neurological status of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the parenting role.
  • Describe the standard responses to children's behaviors and challenges and the consequences and the four alternate responses to challenges that will reduce stress for parents AND for children.
  • Describe what behaviors are typically seen as challenges that are actually coping tools.

Content Area: Family and Sibling Support

Presenter:

Brenda Rothman, J.D.
Writer, Speaker, Consultant at Mama Be Good

Brenda Rothman is a writer and speaker advising parents and professionals about the power of relationships. After leaving a law career, Brenda devoted her energy to the relationship with her son, diagnosed with ASD. Her essays have been published in various places such as The Huffington Post.

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