Part I: What it was? What it is?
Delve into the development and history of the creation of “Developmental Stages” and “milestones” and explore the use of these in the modern day within the field (pre-COVID). Through a strengths-based lens, explore how this has impacted typically developing youth and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. Presenter: Francis Lora, MSSW, LCSW-R, SIFI, CFSW, has an innate ability to connect with middle school students (“’tweens”); adolescents; young adults; and first time parents.