Using Motivation and the Power of Stories: Building Social Skills in Autistic Youth and Adults
Rob Harvey, M.Ed., BCBA, LBS is a Therapeutic Dungeon Master, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Director of Intensive Behavioral Health Services for KidsPeace Pennsylvania Community Autism Programs. With decades of experience working with autistic individuals and those with developmental and behavioral challenges, Rob specializes in using storytelling, role-playing games, and theater as powerful tools for social skills development. He leads social skills groups for autistic teenagers and young adults, helping them build confidence, foster connections, and navigate social interactions through engaging, interactive experiences.
In his presentation, Using Motivation and the Power of Stories: Building Social Skills in Autistic Youth and Young Adults, Rob explores how narrative-driven approaches can create meaningful learning opportunities, making social growth both natural and fun.
Open to all families, educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, caregivers, students, and individuals with autism.
Learning Objectives:
Identify ways to increase motivation in autistic youth and young adults.
Establish sources of meaningful connection and learning through engaging, story-driven experiences.
Identify ways to incorporate narrative-based activities into current treatment and therapeutic approaches.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees. Attendance is usually verified within 72 hours of the event and surveys are sent to all attendees. A certificate of attendance is generated automatically upon completion of the surveys.
Continuing Education Information:
We are offering Continuing Teacher & Leader Education hours (CTLEs) and CEUs for Board Certified Behavior Analysts only. Eligibility is verified after review of system generated attendance reports. Attendance for the entire session is required to receive credit. NO OTHER CEUs are being offered at this webinar.
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLEs):
SUNY Old Westbury is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants. A total of 1.25 CTLE hours are available for this webinar. The total fee for CTLEs is $10 and is payable at time of registration.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board:
SUNY Old Westbury is recognized as an approved provider of BACB CEUs. The cost is $10 per credit payable at the time of registration. A total of 1.5 credits are available (fee $15).
NO OTHER CEUs are being offered at this webinar.