Addressing Emotion Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Outcomes of Regulating Together

Please join us for the next presentation in our 2025-2026 Duke Center for Autism Seminar Series. Our speaker, Dr. Rebecca Shaffer, specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome. She has a strong interest in emotion regulation and intervention for emotion dysregulation. Dr. Shaffer is a co-creator of Regulating Together, a group intervention addressing emotion dysregulation for autistic youth. Her lab has several federally funded trials examining the efficacy of Regulating Together as well as a canine-assisted version of Regulating Together. Dr. Shaffer believes in empowering families and youth with the skills they need to manage stress and strong emotions, particularly those impacted by disparities. Her work also focuses on the inclusion of stakeholders at every stage of research and building community engagement to increase research participation. This talk will describe how emotion dysregulation presents in autism, an overview of the Regulating Together program, and outcomes of the intervention across trials. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please register in advance at the link provided.