In this webinar, which will take place on January 29, at 12:00 PM Eastern time, the speaker will describe how emotion dysregulation presents in autism, provide an overview of available interventions, and discuss specific skills caregivers can use to support their autistic children.

Who is Rebecca Shaffer?

Rebecca C. Shaffer, Psy.D., HSPP, specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders and has a strong interest in emotion regulation and intervention for emotion dysregulation. Dr. Shaffer is a co-creator of Regulating Together, a group intervention addressing emotion dysregulation for autistic youth. Her lab has several federally funded trials examining how well Regulating Together works for kids and families. Dr. Shaffer believes in empowering families and youth with the skills they need to manage stress and strong emotions, particularly those impacted by disparities. Her work also includes stakeholders at every stage of research and builds community engagement to increase research participation.

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