Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an opportunity to take meaningful steps to create a supportive, loving home environment tailored to a child’s unique needs. The Kentucky Psychological Foundation and Mental Health America - Kentucky are proud to offer this free webinar is designed to help parents and caregivers learn implementable, practical strategies to nurture their child effectively and compassionately.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
-Practical First Steps: How to adjust your routines and expectations to set your child up for success.
-Understanding Sensory Needs: Strategies to create sensory-friendly spaces that promote comfort and reduce stress.
-Emotional and Developmental Support: Tools to foster emotional well-being and encourage developmental growth in a way that works for your child.
-Effective Communication: Tips to connect with your child and meet them where they are.
-Building Confidence: How to embrace your role as an advocate and a source of unconditional support.
-Supporting Siblings: Tips for meeting the extraordinary needs of siblings of children with ASD.
This session is geared toward parents and caregivers seeking practical advice, emotional reassurance, and evidence-based strategies to help their child thrive.
The webinar panel includes:
Rachel Buehner, Ph.D.
Vice President, Kentucky Psychological Foundation
Board of Directors, Families for Effective Autism Treatment
Owner, Bring Light Psychology
Matt Lowry, LPP
Owner, Matt Lowry LPP
Lindsay Eubanks, M.Ed., OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Community and Family Field Training Coordinator, Kentucky Autism Training Center …...more
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