Caregiver Webinar Series

Topic: Sleep Hygiene
Date: Sept. 21, 2022
Presenters: Rachel Kolsky, Ph.D. and Shalinee Khurana, M.D.

Topic: Autism 101 (Spanish)
Date: Aug. 17, 2022
Presenters: Alison Ratto, Ph.D. and Lynna Bustamante, M.S., CCC-SLP

Topic: Autism 101 (English)
Date: July 20, 2022
Presenter: Serene Habayeb, Ph.D.

Topic: Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Transitioning to Adulthood
Date: June 15, 2022
Presenters: Marsha Stepensky, M.S., Ed., B.C.B.A. and Yetta Myrick; DC Autism Parent Founder and President

Topic: Supporting Your Child at Medical Appointments
Date: May 18, 2022
Presenter: Katherine Williamson, O.T.

Topic: Anxiety and Your Child
Date: April 20, 2022
Presenter: Lilia Mucka, Ph.D.
Related Documents: Presentation slides (PDF)

Topic: Supporting Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
Date: March 16, 2022
Presenter: Amanda Hastings, Psy.D., B.C.B.A.

Topic: Toilet Training 101
Date: February 16, 2022
Presenter: Amanda Hastings, Psy.D., B.C.B.A.

Topic: Pros/Cons of Psychiatric Medication
Date: January 19, 2022
Presenters: Bhavin Dave, M.D., Kelly Register Brown, M.D. and Alyssa Stram, M.D.

Topic: Sexuality Education and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Date: December 15, 2021
Presenter: Marsha Stepensky, MS Ed, BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Sexuality Educator and Yetta Myrick, DC Autism Parent Founder and President

Handouts, as discussed during the presentation, can be found here:

• Sexual Health Resources for Parents, Marsha Stephensky Dorn, MS.Ed, BCBA
  
• The Ring of Safety: Teaching People with Disabilities to Be Their Own First-Line of Defense, Dave Hingsburger

Topic: School Supports and the IEP Process | Handout (PDF)
Date: November 17, 2021
Presenter: Olivia Soutullo, Ph.D., director, PCIT services, psychologist

Topic: Promoting Early Language for Children | Presentation Slides (PDF)
Date: October 20, 2021
Presenter: Colleen Morgan, M.A., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist

Topic: Sleep Hygiene | Presentation Slides (PDF)
Date: September 15, 2021
Presenter: Rachel Kolsky, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Shalinee Khurana, M.D., developmental pediatrician

Topic: Autism 101: Introduction to ASD (Spanish)
Date: August 18, 2021
Presenter: Allison Ratto, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Lynna Bustamante, MS, CCC, speech-language pathologist

Topic: Autism 101: Introduction to ASD | Presentation Slides (PDF)
Date: July 21, 2021
Presenter: Serene Habayeb, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist