Virginia Academy of School Psychologists
FALL 2021 Southwest Regional Workshop
November 12, 2021
Morning Topic: Special Topics relating to Autism
"But I heard ABA is Abuse" - when is the implementation of behavior science abusive, and why do we need to listen with empathy to acknowledge someone's lived experience while also working toward independence through research-based practices?
And
Autism on the Seas: Resource Spotlight (when traveling with challenging behaviors seems impossible to pursue)
Afternoon Topic: From a Social Justice Lens
Peeing (where), playing (with whom), and public panic: a social justice perspective on supporting our queer-identifying youth
Both sessions presented by Dr. Rachel Potter (bio attached)
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
9:00a.m. Morning Session
11:30 a.m. Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session
(Program should end by 3:30 p.m.)
Dr. Rachel Potter, BCBA-D, LBA, IBA
Director of Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Studies
Associate Professor of Education
Mary Baldwin University
Dr. Rachel Potter is Director of Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Studies, and Associate Professor of Education at Mary Baldwin University. With experience in general education, special education, K12 administration, behavior analysis, and higher education, Dr. Potter is a passionate advocate for effective pedagogy, technology-centered teaching and learning, open educational resources, and dissemination of best practice. Dr. Potter’s areas of ABA-related experience include early intervention, autism, incarcerated/detained youth, and a growing new interest in behavioral gerontology. Ongoing K12 focus areas include classroom & behavior management, special education, and advocacy for marginalized student groups (particularly students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community). Her degrees are from the College of William & Mary and the University of Virginia.
