Angela Mann, M.A., BCBA

Speaker Bio:

Angela Mann, M.A., BCBA is a behavior analyst and owner of Optimizing Potential Behavioral Consulting. She is currently a doctoral graduate student in school psychology at the University of South Florida where she is being trained to provide cognitive-behavioral therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has worked as a consultant for families and professionals working with ASD’s for over 5 years now. She is very grateful to be presenting on this very important topic for you today.

Title:

Bullying & Students on the Spectrum.

Description:

This presentation will provide professionals and families with a better understanding of the bullying experiences common for kids of the spectrum. Additionally, tools for building resilience against bullying and for developing skills for coping with bullying will also be discussed.

Objectives:

1) Understand the context and prevalence of bullying for students with ASD,

2) understand important background information regarding victims, perpetrators, and bystanders,

3) identify evidence based practices and programs targeting bullying, and

4) be able to identify skills to teach students on the spectrum timed at developing resistance and skills for dealing with bullies. .