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General CEU: Involved Fathers Get Results: Making a Difference with Autism

Involved Fathers Get Results: Making a Difference with Autism matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Involved Fathers Get Results: Making a Difference with Autism, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via National Converge Autism Summit

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Course Description

Male role models are important for children, and boys and girls of all ethnicities growing up on the autism spectrum are no exception. Fathers are more involved than ever, and research backs up their impact on children. However, when a child has autism there are often steep challenges for the typical fathers. This presentation will draw on recent research on the potential for growth and overcoming the barriers that autism presents. Even though there's a huge potential for fathers to contribute positively to the development of autistic children on the spectrum, many fathers feel powerless to engage in play with a child who has more repetitive and less varied play. Most fathers have a difficult time talking about their feelings especially when unable to fix the problem. 80% of children diagnosed with ASD are boys which can be especially difficult for fathers who expected a typical boy. This presentation will help fathers, families, and professionals to make a plan to go forward.

What You'll Learn

  1. Describe the research supporting the positive impact of father involvement on children with autism.
  2. Identify barriers that fathers face in engaging with their children on the autism spectrum.
  3. Explain strategies for helping fathers overcome challenges and actively participate in their child's development.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 0
COA 1.25
0
SCBPCMFTACPES 1.25
SCOTA 1.25
NCTRC 1.25
SCBSW 1.25
SCBSLP 1.25
NBCC 1.25

About the Instructor

RN
Robert Naseef
Ph.D.

Robert Naseef, Ph.D. has a distinct voice as a psychologist and father of an adult son with autism. He has spoken around the country and trained professionals internationally in treating autism and other developmental disorders and supporting families. He has a special interest in the psychology of men and fatherhood.Along with Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Dr. Naseef served as a lead consultant to the Arc of Philadelphia and SAP’s “Autism at Work” program which involved collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to develop the curriculum, “Preparing Neurodiverse Youth for the Workplace.” Dr. Naseef’s 2013 book, Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together (Brookes Publishing) integrates advances in research and treatment with clinical experience to help families navigate the emotional landscape and the practical roadmap through the lifespan. Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Parenting a Child with a Disability (1996), his first book, received international recognition. He has appeared on radio and television. He is the co-editor with Cindy N. Ariel of Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People with Autism, and Professionals Share Their Wisdom (2006). In 2008, Robert Naseef was honored by Variety, the Children’s Charity for his outstanding contributions to the autism community. On World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2017, Dr. Naseef gave a TEDx talk entitled “How autism teaches us about being human” which you can see on YouTube. Dr. Naseef is also a member of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He also serves on the Leadership Council of the AJ Drexel Autism Institute. 

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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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