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We are a local professional organization for school psychologists in Santa Barbara County, here to bring resources and engaging activities (trainings, social events to our members. We are an affiliate of CASP (California Association of School Psychologists).
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March 4, 2026 / 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Autism Assessment for School Psychologists
This webinar starts with an overview of the reasons for increased awareness of autism among young children, as well as a discussion of its epidemiology and causes. Next, it covers case finding and screening methods, followed by a discussion of more detailed diagnostic and special education eligibility assessments. From this session, participants will gain a more comprehensive understanding of autism, both as a clinical condition and as a category for special education services.
Dr. Stephen Brock, PhD, NCSP, LEP
Dr. Stephen E. Brock is a Professor Emeritus of School Psychology in the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). His professional preparation includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and a Ph.D. in Education (with an emphasis on psychological studies) from the University of California, Davis, where he researched Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
With an extensive background in school psychology, Dr. Brock brings a wealth of experience to his role as a professor. He spent 18 years as a school psychologist with the Lodi (CA) Unified School District, including a 6-year tenure as Lead Psychologist. His responsibilities included serving multiple elementary and middle schools, contributing to developing the district's school crisis response protocol, and specializing in functional behavioral assessment.
Dr. Brock’s influential leadership activities at the state level have included serving as President of the California Association of School Psychologists (CASP). He continues to contribute to CASP as an Executive Advisory Committee member for CASP's peer-reviewed journal, Contemporary School Psychology. His past roles at CASP, including the Region 10 Representative, the Employment Relations Specialist, the Convention Chairperson, and the Spring Conference Chairperson, demonstrate his significant impact on the field. He has also made notable contributions as an editorial board member of CASP Today (the CASP newsletter) and Associate Editor of The California School Psychologist (now known as Contemporary School Psychology). His guest editorship of special issues on "School-Based Threat Assessment" and "Addressing Aggression and Violence in Diverse School Settings" further showcases his leadership and expertise. In recognition of his contributions, he received a CASP Outstanding School Psychologist award in 1997, and in 2012, he was honored with CASP's highest recognition, the Sandra Goff Memorial Award.
Dr. Brock has been heavily involved in national-level leadership activities. He served as the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) president and currently holds the position of Associate Editor of the Communiqué (the NASP newspaper). He is also a member of the School Psychology Review Editorial Advisory Board. Dr. Brock was a founding member of NASP’s School Safety and Crisis Response Committee and chaired the Elections & Nominations Committee. Additionally, he previously held roles such as Coordinator of the Crisis Management Interest Group, California representative to the Delegate Assembly (now known as the Leadership Assembly), Western Region Representative to the Executive Council (now known as the Board of Directors), and Secretary. Dr. Brock has received several awards and recognitions, including NASP's Presidential Award in 2004, 2006, and 2016, the Crisis Management Interest Group's Award of Excellence in 2006 and 2007, and a Government and Professional Relations Committee Certificate of Appreciation in 2016. In 2024, he was honored with one of NASP’s highest awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award, for his exceptional services to children and school psychology, particularly in education and mental health services.
Dr. Brock's contributions to the field of school psychology extend beyond his professional roles and association leadership. He has authored dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Notably, he was the lead editor of the NASP publication Best Practices in School Crisis Prevention and Intervention (2nd ed.), the lead author of School Crisis Prevention and Intervention: The PREPaRE Model (2nd ed.), and the lead author of the PREPaRE Mental Health Crisis Intervention (3rd ed) workshop, further solidifying his position as a thought leader in the field, Dr. Brock lectures extensively (both nationally and internationally) on a diverse range of topics, including school safety, traumatic stress, emotional disability, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, professional burnout, ADHD, and special education eligibility.