Leading From Where They Are

Leading From Where They Are

A Free talk with a successful interventionist. Building intention, connection and direction with children with severe Autism

By Krystal L Rains

Date and time

Saturday, June 7 · 3 - 5pm PDT

Location

La Pintoresca Branch Library

1355 North Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join a successful interventionist for a FREE talk at the La Pintoresca Branch Library

Leading From Where They Are

Building intention, connection and direction with children with severe Autism

This innovative approach engages children with severe Autism by using body-based relational techniques that foster calmer states, increased eye contact, and reduced self-stimulatory behaviors - particularly in children who have not responded to traditional behavioral interventions.


Michelle Colletti PhD, OTR/L

Michelle Colletti, PhD, OTR/L has been a practicing occupational therapist for over 30 years helping children with ADHD, ADD, autism, sensory processing disorder, and aggressive behaviors live calmer and happier lives. Dr. Colletti utilizes traditional sensory integration interventions plus a combination of cutting edge therapies of reflexology and the Therapeutic Listening Program to help calm overactive nervous systems. Her in-depth knowledge of the neurophysiology of severe autism has led her to develop what she calls Somatic Attunement to help many child and adult clients organically break out of their self-stimulatory behaviors. She has authored a chapter on autism called, “A Holistic Model and Treatment of Severe Autism” in Understanding Autism: Perspectives, Assessment, Interventions and the Journey Towards Inclusion.

June 7, 2025 3-5pm

La Pintoresca Branch Library meeting room

1355 N Raymond Ave

Pasadena, CA 91103


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FreeJun 7 · 3:00 PM PDT