Speaking Engagements

Staff at ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development are frequently invited to present at local, state, national and international conferences, and to offer trainings and workshops worldwide, including presentations at SEPTA meetings and staff trainings for schools and agencies.
 
We are currently accepting requests for speaking engagements through 2015. Please contact us to inquire about speaker fees and current availability.  
 
ASPIRE speakers are available to customize presentations to best meet your groups needs. Examples of some of the topics on which ASPIRE Center presents include:
  • Assessment and intervention for females with ASD and/or ADHD
  • Mental health and coping skills
  • ADHD and executive functioning
  • Disruptive behavioral management 
  • Family conflict resolution strategies
  • Emotional regulation
  • Growing up, puberty and sexuality
  • Positive parenting and behavioral supports
  • Social and relationship skill development in childhood and young adulthood
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles through exercise, sleep, eating, leisure
  • Psychological diagnosis and assessment
  • Social communication
  • Transition planning
  • Navigating the mental health system

Dr. Nichols and Dr. Sheehan maintain unique areas of specialty within the multifaceted clinical considerations associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Gender-Specific Considerations, and Family Concerns. Please contact us to see which speaker would be most appropriate for your interests and needs.

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Representative Talks

UPCOMING:

Sheehan, A.H. (2015). The 5 W’s of ADHD Supports and Services: A Crash Course in System Navigation. Workshop for CHADD of Nassau County, Levittown, NY.
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Nichols, S. (2014). Sexuality and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Presentation at the Regional Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. State University of New York at Old Westbury, NY.


Nichols, S. & Sheehan, A.H. (2014). Girl World: Understanding and Supporting Girls with ASD. Presentation at the 45th Annual Autism National Conference and Exhibition, Indianapolis, IN.

Sheehan, A.H & Nichols, S. (2014). Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Address Emotional Well-being in Teens and Young Adults with ASD. Presentation at the 45th Annual Autism National Conference and Exhibition, Indianapolis, IN.

Sheehan, A.H., Arevalo, M., & Nichols, S. (2014). Navigating High School. Presentation at Asperger and High Functioning Autism Association’s 14 Annual Spring Conference, Garden City, NY.

Tetenbaum, S.P. & Sheehan, A.H. (2014). Emotions Everyday: Teaching Emotional Awareness and Coping Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Challenges. Workshop presented at the Eleventh Annual Young Child Expo & Conference, New York, NY.