The Autism Society Event and Education Recordings Archive

Workshop Activity

Educational Objective Addressed

Introduction: description of educational objectives and setting the agenda for the workshop

Lecture: Review of research into why parents of individuals with ASD are more likely to pursue careers in the ASD field

Identify at least 3 contributing factors to the increase in parents of individuals with autism becoming professionals in the field of ASD

Activity: Participants will complete brief reflection as to why they or someone they know entered the field of ASD after having a child with a diagnosis

Lecture:  Various codes of ethics for typical helping professions associated with ASD will be demonstrated (such as those for educators, counselors, social workers, health care professionals, etc.)

Describe possible tensions and ethical dilemmas that may be encountered by the parent-professional

Discussion: Participants will be asked to find a partner and share tensions and ethical dilemmas they have either faced personally or witnessed

Lecture: Presentation of how to develop a personal ethics guidelines

Describe possible tensions and ethical dilemmas that may be encountered by the parent-professional

Discussion: Facilitated discussion of how the theory translates to real-life situations, especially in terms of message boards, social media, lectures and publications

Wrap up and review of key points.  Evaluation and thanking audience for participation.  Provision of key tools and references for further resources on the topic.