Behind the Spectrum: Treating Cognitive Barriers in ASD
High-functioning autism (ASD) often comes with remarkable strengths but also hidden struggles that affect daily life. While autism itself is not something to “treat away,” many children face co-occurring cognitive challenges—like processing speed, working memory, attention, and executive functioning—that impact learning and behavior. In this workshop, you’ll learn to recognize these barriers and explore research-based strategies to strengthen underlying skills, boosting confidence, independence, and academic success.
Becky MacCredie is a certified cognitive & behavior coach and psychometrist at The Nectar Group. She received her bachelor of science in early childhood education with an emphasis in literacy and special education from Youngstown State University. She is a licensed teacher in Ohio, North Carolina, and Maryland. In addition to spending 14 years as a classroom teacher she has mentored new teachers, provided county-wide professional development, and worked with student teachers. She has also owned a childcare business providing individualized education to the children in her care. She loves making personal connections with her students and creating positive learning experiences for them. When she isn’t working with families, she loves baking, decorating cakes, camping with her family (3 kiddos and her husband) in their RV, singing, and reading books.
