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9497
Managing and Deescalating Crisis: A Developmental and Person Centered Approach
Saturday, July 15, 2017: 8:30 AM-9:45 AM
Room: 103B (Wisconsin Center )
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Professionals who work with adults on the autism spectrum may experience crisis situations. We present a model of crisis intervention that respects the personal dignity of the person in crisis as well as strategies for every stage of crisis, from initial signs of distress to recovery and reconnection.
Professionals who work with adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum may experience crisis situations. This can present as anxiety, verbal or physical aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eloping. These situations can be tramatic for both the person in crisis and the helping professional. We present a model of crisis intervention that respects the personal dignity of the person in crisis and addresses the safety and well-being of the professional or staff. We will provide strategies for every stage of crisis, from initial signs of distress to recovery and reconnection.Learning objectives are:
Participants will learn strategies to help prevent, support, and manage a person with Autism who is experiencing a crisis situation.
Participants will identify signs and stages of distress and intervention techniques for each stage.
Participants will learn strategies for managing distress that are person centered and respect the individual needs and differences of the person in crisis.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply strategies to help prevent, support, and manage a person with Autism who is experiencing a crisis situation.
- Identify signs and stages of distress and intervention techniques for each stage.
- Describe strategies for managing distress that are person centered and respect the individual needs and differences of the person in crisis.
Track: Life Stage 3 - Transition
Content Area: Respect and Dignity
Presenters:
Sarah Champ, M.S
The Community School
I have been an educator for over ten years, working in both public and private school systems. I am currently the Associate Director of Individual Services at The Community School, a private non-profit school serving adolescents and adults with developmental, communication, or social-emotional disorders.
Beth Champ, MBA, LPC, NCC, ACS
The Community School
Beth Champ is the Executive Clinical Director of The Community School, a therapeutic program for autistic adolescents and young adults. Beth has worked for the last eight years as a mental health counselor and presents nationally about issues of sexuality and transition.