The research is clear. People who are neurodiverse spend more time online than pursuing any other leisure activity. Combined with a high unemployment rate and a services cliff when adolescents leave school this unfettered access to the internet can lead people down a rabbit hole that crosses social and legal boundaries. This presentation will identify two areas of current concern- accessing illegal images and radicalization and what we, as behavior analysts, can do to support families in cultivating different interests and developing healthy technology habits through education, collaboration and applied behavior analytic strategies.

Participants will be able to:

  1. Relate the social and legal implications of concerning online behavior with characteristics of neurodiversity which increase vulnerability.
  2. Synthesize information from the National Institute of Justice on reducing contact with the criminal justice system with behavior analytic practices
  3. Compile a list of strategies to implement in their clinical practice.

About the Presenter

Laurie Sperry
Dr. Laurie Sperry is a Licensed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral and the Founder of Autism Forensics, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She has worked as a developer of the Neurodiverse Student Support Program at Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Prior to joining Stanford, she was an Assistant Clinical Faculty at Yale University, Department of Psychiatry where she was a founding member of the Autism Forensics Group. In 2006 she was added to the Fulbright Scholarship’s Senior Specialist Roster for Autism. Her research focuses on people with ASD who come in contact with the criminal justice system to ensure their humane and just treatment. She has provided training to secure forensic psychiatric facilities across the globe and has published numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Sperry has collaborated with the Behavior Analysis Unit of the FBI on cases involving people with autism and has worked with numerous law enforcement agencies to educate and support officers and other first responders.
Ruth T.

Absolutely, by far, one of the very best classes I have taken! Thank you

Sarah B.

So many risk factors and antecedent strategies I’ve never considered. A must watch!

Anonymous

This was an incredible learning experience - so valuable and under discussed!!!

Anonymous

This was an excellent course. Presenter is very well spoken and has a good presentation style. Provides several practical steps to take in work with families and resources for further support. Thank you!

Anonymous

I loved this course and found it extremely helpful and engaging. I never write reviews but this course was WORTH IT.

Anonymous

This was a very valuable course for anyone working with children, young adult and even older adults who are developmentally younger than their chronological age and/or are neurodivergent. The instructor has a vast amount of experience to impart, and what she offers will, no doubt, spare many people involvement with the law.

Anonymous

This course is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to clinicians working with individuals who access the internet

Anonymous

This is one of the most important topics that any therapist working with teens or young adults needs to understand. I can’t recommend this course highly enough.

Mary B.

An excellent presentation and much needed topic for both neurodiverse and neurotypical adolescents and young adults. Lot's of practical information and approaches. The most engaging and useful presentation I attended this renewal cycle!

Anonymous

The overall content of the video was great. Please be mindful of political bias. Radicalization can occur online for both sides of the political aisles.

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