STARTing Over Safely: Bridging Care for Youth with RAD, ASD, and PTSD
About this Event
STARTing Over Safely: Bridging Care for Youth with RAD, ASD, and PTSD
You’re invited to attend CA-START San Diego’s June 2026 CET, where we will explore how to support youth with Reactive Attachment Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and PTSD during major provider changes, service endings, and placement moves.
This case-based discussion will focus on how involuntary changes in care can activate feelings of rejection, criticism, abandonment, loss of control, and mistrust. Participants will examine strategies for reducing rupture, supporting continuity, strengthening provider handoffs, and helping new teams inherit what has already been learned about rapport, regulation, safety, and communication.
Who Should Attend:
This event is ideal for healthcare providers, mental health professionals, educators, social workers, and community members who work with or support individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and co-occurring complex mental health vulnerabilities. We encourage participants to come ready to share their insights and learn from one another.
How to Participate:
This CET session will be held in a HYBRID format, allowing participants to join in the way that works best for them:
In-Person Participation:
Join us at our office located at:
3870 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92123
Virtual Participation:
A Zoom link will be provided upon registration, allowing you to join from the comfort of your home or office.
We welcome your participation in either format and look forward to an engaging and collaborative discussion.
About San Diego START:
San Diego START is committed to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by providing person-centered, evidence-informed support services. Our CET meetings offer a platform for education, networking, and community collaboration.
Presented by:
Wajdi Akef Fakhoury, LMFT | Clinical Director, CA-START San Diego
Ingrid Dombrower, MD | Medical Director, CA-START San Diego
Elizabeth Keck | START Coordinator, CA-START San Diego
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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