ASD Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (PBIS) Training (2 x evenings)

During a crisis situation, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can present staff with unique challenges. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Applications of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training enhances support worker's ability to the skills to see crises through the eyes of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the confidence to support by providing Care, Welfare, Safety and Security.

This session is designed to focus on prevention, by providing staff with proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage. The program incorporates a variety of autism-specific skills, such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), functional behavioral assessment, and support for individuals with self-injurious behavior.

You will Learn:

• How to identify behaviors that could lead to a crisis.
• How to most effectively respond to each behavior to prevent the situation from escalating.
• How to use verbal and nonverbal techniques to defuse hostile behavior and resolve a crisis before it can become violent.
• How to cope with your own fear and anxiety.
• How to assess risk levels and consider the issues that impact decision making.
• How to use CPI’s disengagement skills to avoid injury if behavior becomes physical.
  When it’s appropriate to physically intervene.
• How to assess the physical and psychological well-being of those involved in a crisis.
• How to maintain rapport with the acting-out individual.
• Key steps for debriefing after a crisis.
• How to promote Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security