Brought to you by the New York Mental Health Counselors Association
Mental health professionals working with autistic children and youth often need practical, engaging approaches to support emotional regulation and meaningful connection. This session will explore the core challenges of autism and the signs and symptoms of emotional dysregulation for autistic individuals and demonstrate how creative, arts-based tools can be used to address perspective-taking, sensory processing, and problem-solving. Participants will leave with a printable activities guide and evidence-informed, hands-on strategies to promote physical and emotional regulation, increase self-awareness and flexibility, and reduce the frequency and duration of emotional dysregulation. As demand for developmentally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming care grows, this training equips providers with creative tools that enhance engagement, strengthen social connection, and improve outcomes for autistic children and youth.
Disclaimer: This event is organized and hosted by an AMHCA-affiliated chapter and is not an official event of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). Any questions, concerns, requests for accommodations, or issues related to registration, content, logistics, or participation should be directed to the organization hosting the event using the contact information provided in the event listing.