Amy Laurent

Amy Laurent, EdM, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist who holds a master’s degree in special education. Currently in private practice, she is a New England affiliate of Communication Crossroads and of Childhood Communication Services. Laurent specializes in the education of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related developmental disabilities. She provides direct educational services to clients, as well as ongoing consultation to educational programs serving individuals with ASD. She also serves as adjunct faculty for the Communication Disorders Department at the University of Rhode Island and for Emerson College in Boston, MA. At these institutions, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focused on preparing graduating clinicians to meet the needs of children with autism and their families. In addition, she is a co-developer of the SKIP (Super Kids Interactive Play) Program at the University of Rhode Island. Her publications have focused on emotional regulation in children and adolescents with ASD and its impact on later social competence. She frequently lectures and provides training throughout the United States and internationally on topics related to therapeutic and educational intervention for children with ASD.

As a co-author with Barry Prizant of The SCERTS™ Model, she is a presenter on the National Professional Resources, Inc./Dude Publishing video, Autism Spectrum Disorders & The SCERTS™ Model, as well as co-author of the laminated reference guides, Preventing Problem Behaviors in Students with Developmental Challenges Through an Emotional Regulation Approach, #1 Presymbolic Stage, and Preventing Problem Behaviors in Students with Developmental Challenges Through an Emotional Regulation Approach, #2 Symbolic Stage.