Presented by:
Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L and Jacquelyn Fede, PhD
Friday, 14 November 2025
9am-3pm EST, NYC
Presented by the Co-Founders & Co-Directors, Autism Level UP
This virtual workshop is conducted in one day. It is designed to reframe our understanding of challenging behaviors by examining how ENERGY regulation skillset influences an individual’s capacity to navigate their day, particularly when difficulties are encountered. Factors influencing and means of supporting ENERGY regulation are explored from both a first-person autistic perspective, as well as developmental perspective. Practical guidelines for providing supports for ENERGY regulation to increase connectedness and active engagement in a variety of contexts will be highlighted!
Strategies for supporting individuals across the lifespan and at different developmental levels will be discussed. A focus will be placed on supporting autisitic and neurodivergent individuals, but the tools have applicability for facilitating engagement for a wide range of people.
Participants will have access to the recordings for 3 weeks following the live event. Our virtual format is interactive and participants will have the opportunity share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another throughout the day.
This course is appropriate for autistic people, educators, therapists, parents, carers, researchers, & students.
Time Ordered Agenda
Friday, November 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST - Overview of energy regulation and individual characteristics, as well as environmental factors influencing regulatory abilities
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST - BREAK
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST - Introduction of practical tools for gathering information and documenting factors influencing an individuals' regulatory profile.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST - LUNCH
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST Introduction of energy regulation strategies appropriate for differing developmental levels (e.g., presymbolic, emerging language, conversational) AND discussion of how to create individualized Power UP and Power Down plans.
