Supporting Children with Autism: Practical Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Learning, and Inclusion

As part of TDCC’s Autism Webinar Series, The Developing Child Centre is pleased to present an insightful session on Supporting Children with Autism: Practical Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Learning, and Inclusion. This webinar will explore how autism can influence a child’s emotional responses, learning experiences, and participation across everyday settings. With a focus on practical and evidence-based strategies, the session is designed to support parents, educators, and professionals in creating more responsive, structured, and inclusive environments where children with autism can feel understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key factors influencing emotional regulation in children with autism

2 Apply evidence-based strategies to support learning and manage dysregulation

3. Develop inclusive, structured environments that enhance participation across home, school, and community settings

About the Speaker

Ataa Attoun is an Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting children and adolescents across diverse educational and therapeutic settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Community Psychology and brings extensive expertise in counselling, psychological assessment, teacher training, and child development support. Throughout her career, she has led counselling and wellbeing services, worked closely with families and schools, and supported children with a wide range of academic, social, and emotional needs. Her background in counselling, special educational needs, and Applied Behavior Analysis brings a strong and practical perspective to this webinar, helping participants better understand how to support children with autism in meaningful and effective ways.