Bryn Hogan
In this fun, interactive, and informative workshop, Bryn Hogan will show you the basic tools and techniques of the Son-Rise Program. Learn how to use some of the simple, child-centered strategies taught at the Autism Treatment Center of American to enter each child/adult's world and guide him/her back toward yours. Improve socialization, communication, and overall developmentplus, learn a way to handle tantrums and melt-downs that you may not have heard beforeall while working with (rather than against) the children/adults in your care. Addressing some of the principles from her morning lecture in more depth, Bryn will provide you with strategies that are deeply respectful, non-coercive, motivating, and bonding.
Goals and Objectives
By the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- understand and discuss ways to connect with children/adults with Autism and other developmental challenges;
- offer techniques to address tantrums and melt-downs while moving towards engagement.
Presentation Outline
- Description of "Joining" and how to apply with varied individuals
- Interactive Activity for building rapport with clients
- Discussion of information gleaned from activity
- The importance of Celebration and encouragement
- Helping our clients to "Unlearn" challenging behaviors
- Optimal learning/teaching environment
- Question and Answer Period