Autism Across the Lifespan: Toddlerhood and Early Intervention Online
The toddler stage of development is the time when indicators of Autism are likely to become apparent to parents and professionals (Ozonoff, 2009). Pediatricians and teachers advise early intervention for toddlers and pre-school children who show autistic traits or other neurodevelopmental delays. The rationale is that brain plasticity at this stage offers irretrievable advantages and that critical pathways in brain development may be missed. However, Autistic researchers and clinicians bring a different viewpoint to assessing the outcomes of these interventions (Gruson-Wood, 2016). This program will consider developmental needs of children and their families at this life stage. We will summarize and consider contrasting viewpoints on the utility of specialized care for Autistics compared to no intervention or minimal targeted interventions. The program will equip participants with knowledge of conventional practices for this age group as well as insights based on lived experience of the presenters and other representatives of the Autistic community. Specifically, this program will address the areas of development in toddlerhood and differentiate atypical behaviors in children with Autism. Participants will review the areas of need when creating a treatment plan for toddlers and their families when the toddler has Autism.
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW and Matt Lowry, LPP
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This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, or 2.0 NBCC Clock Hours.
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PROGRAM PRICING:
- General Admission: $50
- The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $40*
- Students: $25*
(*Please email officeofce@thechicagoschool.edu for coupon code. Code must be entered at time of checkout to receive discount.)
Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
- Date:
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://tcsppofficeofce.com/april_3_2026-2/
- Audience:
- All Graduate Students All Students Alumni Doctoral Students Faculty Masters Students Public The Chicago School Community Undergraduate Students