Beyond Behavior: Thriving with Autism at Home + School
3 Critical Approaches that Have a Powerful Impact on Meltdowns, Learning, and Demand Avoidance
with ALISHA GROGAN MOT, OTR/L
Every Autistic Child Deserves to Thrive
Even with the challenges that may face them every day, such as:
- Managing big emotions
- Learning and attention
- Communication
- Friendships and relationships
- Sensory experiences
- Daily routines
- Flexibility and transitions
- Independence
No two autistic children are the same. This workshop will show you how to use these 3 approaches for their strengths, challenges, and unique support needs.
The need is real.
78% of autistic children have at least one mental health diagnosis like anxiety or ADHD (Kerns et al, 2021.) As our understanding of autism evolves, so should the way we support autistic children at home, at school, and in therapy.
For years, much of autism support has focused on stopping “behaviors” that are stressful, disruptive, or difficult to understand, like:
- Meltdowns
- Aggression
- Non-Compliance
- Stimming
- Poor eye contact
This has led many with autism to mask their real feelings, impulses, and coping strategies.
Mounting research and my experience over two decades as an OT point toward three core approaches that are often overlooked in treatment, but may dramatically reduce challenges and major stress points in the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
It’s time to look beyond behavior alone and towards powerful neuro-affirming strategies to help autistic children thrive.
This is more than a workshop.
It’s a framework packed with concrete strategies to immediately use with clarity and confidence to help your child with Autism, or the children you work with. It includes:
2 hour Access to the Live Presentation on Zoom, August 19th at 1pm EST, including LIVE Q/A
Access to the Recording for 9 Months
Downloadable copy of all detailed slides
AOTA approved personalized CEU certificate for professionals
4 Handouts to apply strategies easily
With clear examples of what it looks like in everyday life whether your child has low or very high support needs.
In the BEYOND BEHAVIOR workshop you’ll learn:
- The unique characteristics and challenges of Autism
- How to be a neuro-affirming parent, caregiver, teacher, or therapist
- What Pervasive Demand Avoidance (PDA) is and the best way to support it
- 3 research-backed approaches to helping autistic kids thrive
- Practical, real-life examples of how to put this into real life at home or school
Your Bonuses
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3 Incredible Printables:
Dysregulation Signs Checklist
Demand Avoidance Do’s & Dont’s
Movement for Autism: Quick Guide
Download, Print, and Share!
About Me
Hey, I’m Alisha!
As a pediatric occupational therapist for more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of autistic children from toddlers to teens. With my own neurodivergent son, and close family members with this diagnosis I have a unique perspective as a parent and therapist.
This workshop is my heart, built around 3 pillars that serve as a framework for each unique child. It will help you face each challenge and need with confidence and clarity.
Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and 3 sons. She’s the creator of the YourKidsTable.com website, The Connection Hive membership for parents, and the Therapist All Access Membership for therapists.
This is for you if…
You have or love a child with autism from age 2 to 20
You’re a teacher or therapist that works with autistic children
You want to learn and have a clear plan for helping autistic kids thrive!
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the workshop geared towards?
These approaches are critical for children, and even adults, of all ages. Generally speaking ages 3 to 20.
Will the workshop apply to low and high needs of Autism?
Yes, we will be specifically sharing real life examples for low and high needs of Autism. As well as varying levels of speaking and communication.
Are CEU’s included for professionals?
Absolutely! Professionals are most welcome and a course certificate is automatically generated upon completion of the class that includes the date and hours completed. The course certificate, after completion will remain inside the CEU portal for your convenience.
This course is appropriate for occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, developmental therapists, physical therapists, teachers, social workers, psychologists, pediatrician’s, and any other professional that works with children or families.
This is an introductory course with no prerequisite required. This class Is AOTA approved for 2 hours (0.2 CEU), All lessons must be completed and quizzes must score 80% or higher to complete the course with a certificate.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will identify common factors that influence participation in autistic children.
- Participants will recall at least two strategies that support regulation.
- Participants will identify movement-based interventions that support regulation and executive functioning skill development.
- Participants will recall how autonomy-supportive approaches can improve participation in daily routines and activities of daily living like dressing, eating, etc.
I’m a member of The Connection Hive or the Therapist All Access Membership, is this included in my membership?
Yes! The replay will be loaded in the library, as well as all the slides and handouts.
If you want all our workshops and support and aren’t a member you can join us in The Connection Hive here or the Therapist All Access Membership here.
Your Kid’s Table is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 16814. This Distant Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEU Beginner Level OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Get a seat in this workshop and learn 3 of the most powerful tools for supporting kids with Autism so they can thrive!
*This workshop is also included in The Connection Hive for Parents or The Therapists All Access Membership for all members.
Beyond Behavior: Autism Workshop
- The 2 hour Beyond Behavior Autism Workshop
- Personalized AOTA approved CEU certificate for 2 hours
- 9 Month Replay Access in the CEU Portal
- Downloadable Slides
- Full Reference List
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Dysregulation Signs Checklist
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Demand Avoidance Do’s and Dont’s
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Movement for Autism Quick Guide
- Permission to share all downloads with clients/parents/caregivers on your caseload
*If you’re a parent this workshop is included in The Connection Hive membership.
*If you’re a therapist this workshop is included in the Therapist All Access Membership.
