LIVE WEBINAR
Fostering Belonging in Autistic Individuals
September 17, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM Eastern
with Kathleen Dyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LABA
LIVE WEBINAR
Fostering Belonging in Autistic Individuals
September 17, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM Eastern
with Kathleen Dyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LABA
This is an ASHA and ACE approved course!
Participants Will:
Be able to identify direct and indirect assessment methods for the assessment of autistic students’ belonging.
Participants Will:
Be able to identify collaborative approaches to person-centered support related to increasing the quantity and quality of social connections in autistic individuals.
Participants Will:
Be able to select tools and strategies for use in clinical practice that are framed within an assent-based approach to strength-based treatment for improving social connection and belonging with autistic individuals.
About The Webinar
This workshop explores evidence-based, person centered frameworks to assess and foster a true & quot; felt sense & quot; of belonging for autistic individuals across educational, vocational, and community settings. The session describes a constructional approach to fostering belonging, with dynamic, assent-based clinical
programming. Participants will learn to look beyond physical inclusion to design meaningful curricula and strength-based targets that promote long-term autonomy and authentic social connection.
Why You Should Join Us
Don't take our word for it. See what past participants have said about our live events.
A Neat Tool to Put in Our Little Toolbox!
"That's why I love your trainings - they're like little snippets... It's these little doable chunks or a neat little tool to put in our little toolbox or to share with a family."
Cindy W.
SLP
A Gold Mine of Information!
"This resource is a gold mine of information, resources, and tools and has been incredibly valuable. Every course I took, podcast I watched was directly relevant to my work, and the strategies provided are practical and immediately applicable."
Terri S.
SLP
So Many Examples!
"...has been a Lifeline to really connect with the BCBAs on my team... all of your information and courses have been very helpful."
Susan B.
SLP
Why You Should Join Us
Don't take our word for it. See what past participants have said about our live events.
A Neat Tool to Put in Our Little Toolbox!
"That's why I love your trainings - they're like little snippets... It's these little doable chunks or a neat little tool to put in our little toolbox or to share with a family."
Cindy W.
SLP
A Gold Mine of Information!
"This resource is a gold mine of information, resources, and tools and has been incredibly valuable. Every course I took, podcast I watched was directly relevant to my work, and the strategies provided are practical and immediately applicable."
Terri S.
SLP
So Many Examples!
"...has been a Lifeline to really connect with the BCBAs on my team... all of your information and courses have been very helpful."
Susan B.
SLP
Meet the Instructor
Kathleen Dyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LABA
Dr. Kathleen Dyer is an Associate Professor at Endicott College’s Institute for Applied Behavioral Studies, an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, and a BCBA-D. Her research on treating core deficits in autism is recognized as evidence-based practice by the National Professional Development Center on ASD and the National Standards Project. An active author and presenter globally, her professional interests focus on improving communication, choice, and learning for individuals with autism, as well as staff training and organizational systems change.
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