Bringing the Energy: And All the Autism Level UP! Tools to Regulate It.

Introduction to a suite of innovative energy regulation supports developed by Autism Level UP!
About this Event

TWO DAY EVENT

Presented by:

Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L and Jacquelyn Fede, PhD

On 9 & 10 October 2024 from 3:30pm-6:30pm EDT (Wednesday & Thursday afternoons on the East Coast of the United States)

(8:30pm-11:30pm on 9 & 10 October for those in the UK)

Co-Founders & Co-Directors, Autism Level UP

This virtual workshop is designed to offer a fresh perspective on regulation - using an affirming and validating framework. It will offer a brief reframe of common (mis) understandings of challenging behaviors by examining how a person's energy regulation skillset influences that individual’s capacity to navigate their day, particularly when difficulties are encountered. Factors influencing and means of supporting energy regulation are explored from both a first-person autistic perspective, as well as developmental perspective. Practical guidelines for providing supports for energy regulation to increase connectedness and active engagement in a variety of contexts will be highlighted!

Strategies for supporting individuals across the lifespan and at different developmental levels will be discussed. A focus will be placed on supporting autisitic and neurodivergent individuals, but the tools have applicability for facilitating engagement for a wide range of people.

Please note that this course is live and will start at 3:30pm EDT - NYC. There are 2 sessions - one on Wednesday afternoon and the other on Thursday afternoon. They are BOTH part of this training. They are different. The content on Thursday will expand on the content from Wednesday. They will BOTH be recorded and ALL registered participants will have access to the recordings for 3 weeks following the final session. Our virtual format is interactive and participants will have the opportunity share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another throughout the evenings.

This course is appropriate for autistic people, educators, therapists, parents, carers, researchers, & students.

Time Ordered Agenda

Wednesday, 9 October

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm EDT - Overview of energy regulation and individual characteristics, as well as environmental factors influencing regulatory abilities

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm EDT - Break

5:15 pm – 6:30 pm EDT - Introduction of practical tools for gathering information and documenting factors influencing an individuals' regulatory profile.

Thursday, 10 October

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm EDT - Overview of energy regulation and individual characteristics, as well as environmental factors influencing regulatory abilities - Introduction of energy regulation strategies appropriate for differing developmental levels (e.g., presymbolic, emerging language, conversational) AND discussion of how to create individualized Power UP and Power Down plans.

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm EDT - Break

5:15 pm – 6:30pm EDT - Introduction of practical tools for gathering information and documenting factors influencing an individuals' regulatory profile.- Introduction of energy regulation strategies appropriate for differing developmental levels (e.g., presymbolic, emerging language, conversational) AND discussion of how to create individualized Power UP and Power Down plans- Continued.