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7630 IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DSM-5, EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Friday, July 10, 2015: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM

Room Number: 108 (Colorado Convention Center)

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With this presentation, participants will go through in-depth description of the challenges and strengths associated with autism spectrum disorders (DSM-5), including, but not limited to, executive function, theory of mind, sensory issues, relationship skills, social problem solving and perception, and mental health. Specific, concrete intervention strategies will be demonstrated. The introduction of the DSM-5 broadened the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) which will potentially relieve a data collection burden, and increase consistency in diagnosis and delivery of treatment. We are left however, with the pressing challenge of designing individualized intervention strategies that meet the heterogenous needs of children and adolescents with ASDs. In March 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data indicating the number of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum is 1 in 68. Given the number of children and adolescents who require and deserve support, the need to expand our repertoire of easy-to-use, empirically supported interventions has reached a critical level. This presentation is designed to increase participants' understanding and ability to develolp intervention strategies that address the unique needs of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum in order to increase success in home, school, and community environments.

With this presentation, participants will be taken through an in-depth description of the challenges and strengths associated with ASDs including but not limited to, executive function, theory of mind, learning styles, sensory issues, relationship skills, social problem solving, social perception, mental health, intense and narrow interests, and central cohesion. Using this foundational knowledge, participants will explore ways in which to integrate the challenges and strengths into effective interventions. Vignettes will be provided in order to establish a more concrete understanding of these challenges. The presenter will also take participants through the process of isolating and designing goals that are most critical to support the needs of individuals with ASDs. Specific, concrete intervention strategies will be discussed and demonstrated in order to provide participants with a toolbox of interventions that they might use to assist individuals with ASDs. Additionally, "easy to incorporate" education interventions will be discussed so as to enhance academic success in all areas. The intervention strategies that will be discussed are all rooted in empirically tested theories and frameworks.

This presentation is designed for teachers, mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, parents, and other professionals or lay people who interact with and support individuals with ASDs. Individuals with ASDs may also find the presentation helpful.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss an in-depth examination of the specific strengths and challenges association with autism spectrum disorders, with the DSM-5 in mind
Review concrete, user-friendly intervention strategies rooted in empirically tested approaches that build upon strengths, and support the acquisition, retention, and generalization of skills. Intervention strategies will be demonstrated in order to provide participants with a toolbox of intervention strategies to try right away
Explore specific, individualized goals that take the heterogeneous nature of an autism spectrum diagnosis into consideration

Content Area: Social Skills

Presenter:

Lauren Heller Kerstein, LCSW
Child and Family Psychotherapist
Lauren H. Kerstein LCSW, P.C.

Lauren H. Kerstein, LCSW is a National Speaker in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). She’s worked with individuals with ASDs for 20 years. She’s an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work, and has authored books about sensory integration and emotions, Asperger’s Syndrome, and flexible thinking.

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