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Workshops and Professional Training

Dr. Keating regularly works with individuals and organizations to provide professional training or workshops. Please contact us for details.  

*This list provides a small selection of state-wide, national, and international lectures given and is a small selection of the 500+ lectures and workshops presented on various topics in psychology, education, and counseling.


  • Secret Agent Society: Providing a Platform for Emotional and Social Resilience. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. February 2, 2013.
  • Meltdowns-Prevent, Teach, Reinforce. Keynote Address. Presented at the 7th Annual Coping with Autism Conference. Kingston, Jamaica. July 22, 2012.
  • Cross System Behavioral Training CollaborativePresented at the ABA International Annual Conference. Denver, Colorado. May 29, 2011.
  • When Art Imitates Life: Representations of Autism in Film through the Lens of the DSM-IV-TR. Presented at the Annual Combatting Autism Act Meeting. Bethesda, Maryland. January 13, 2011. 
  • Social & Communication Development in Young Children with Challenging Behaviors. Presented at the Annual South Dakota Speech, Hearing, and Language Association Statewide Conference. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. October 2, 2010. 
  • Down the Rabbit Hole: Supporting Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities as They Enter the Wonderland of Adolescence and Adulthood. Presented at the Bi-Annual Autism Workshop. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. September 13-14, 2010. 
  • A Guide to Environmental Sabotage. Presented at the Annual Statewide Special Education Conference. Pierre, South Dakota. March 15, 2010.
  • Assisting Students with Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorders, and Other Difficulties in College Planning. Presented at the Annual Statewide Special Education Conference. Pierre, South Dakota. March 11, 2010. 
  • Developing Social Interest in Individuals with Autism. Presented at the 26th Annual South Carolina Conference of Adlerian Psychology Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. September, 27, 2008. 
  • Transition Planning for Adolescents with ASDs. Presented at the 3rd Annual Coping with Autism Conference. Kingston, Jamaica. July 19, 2008.
  • Behavioral Concerns and Interventions: A Strength Based Approach. Presented at the Sarawak Autism Society. Kutching, Malaysia. July 6, 2008.
  • Features and Traits of Children with Autism in Educational Settings.  Presented at Batu Lintang Teachers College. Kutching, Malaysia. July 5, 2008.
  • Evaluating Alternative Valuable Outcomes Measures: Stress and Depression.  Presented at the ABA International Annual Conference Chicago, Illinois. May 27, 2008.
  • Parent Training with the Tools for Positive Behavior Change: The Effects of Group Training and In Home Coaching. Presented at the ABA International Annual Conference. Chicago, Illinois. May 27, 2008.
  • ADA Compliance for Individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorders within our Courtrooms. Presented at the Statewide Tele-Conference for Florida Circuit ADA Coordinators. Tampa, Florida. May 16, 2008.
  • Theories of Punishment. Presented at the Family Justice Center. Tampa, Florida. April 4, 2008.
  • Promoting Healthy Sexuality in a Complex World. Presented at the Annual joint Conference of the Florida Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and Sexual Abuse Intervention Network. Tampa, Florida. March 27, 2008.
  • Leadership by Encouragement in Businesses, Classrooms, and Families. Presented at the 13th Annual Florida Adlerian Society Conference. Tampa, Florida. February 16, 2008.
  • The Birds and the Bees: Responding to Sexual Behavior in Young Children. Presented at the 2007 Early Childhood Council Conference. Tampa, Florida. November 16, 2007.
  • Using Classroom Meetings to Promote Learning and Cooperation: The Workshop!  Presented at the 12th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. Orlando, Florida. October 27, 2007.
  • Toilet Training. Presented at the 2nd Annual Coping with Autism Conference. Kingston, Jamaica. June 16, 2007.
  • Shaping Behavior in Adults and Adolescents with Autism. Keynote Address. Presented at the 2nd Annual Coping with Autism Conference. Kingston, Jamaica. June 16, 2007.
  • Evaluating the Outcomes of Positive Behavior Change Training on Child Behavior and Parental Stress and Depression. Presented at the ABA Annual Conference. San Diego, California. May 28,​ 2007.
  • Shaping Sexual Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Florida Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. Tampa, Florida. May 17, 2007.
  • Supporting College Students with Asperger’s Syndrome. Presented at the 2007 Narrowing the Gulf for Disadvantaged Students in Post Secondary Education Annual Conference. St. Petersburg, Florida. March 15, 2007.
  • Collaboration and Person Centered Planning, Using PATHs. Presented at the 12th Annual Florida Adlerian Society Conference. Tampa, Florida. February 8, 2007. 
  • The Beat of a Different Drummer: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Music. Presented at the Florida Music Educators’ Association Annual Conference. Tampa, Florida. January 11, 2007.
  • The Birds and the Bees: Understanding Sexual Behavior in Young Children. Presented at the 2006 TASH Conference. Baltimore, Maryland. November 11, 2006.
  • Panel Discussion on Treatment Decisions with a Patient Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Presented at the International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes. Oberstufen, Germany. July 26, 2006
  • Sex in the City. Presented at the Family Café Conference. Orlando, Florida. June 2, 2006.
  • Evaluating the Tools for Positive Behavior Change with Parents of Children Enrolled in ESE Programs. Presented at the ABA National Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. May 29, 2006.
  • Managing Behavior in Adults and Adolescents with Autism. Presented at the Coping with Autism Conference. Kingston, Jamaica. April 22, 2006.