Working with Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adults (Recorded)
This training aims to examine the common experiences and potential needs for late-diagnosed autistic adults, incorporating the lens of the trainer’s personal experiences as well as exploring research on individuals who received an autism diagnosis in adulthood. Autism is a spectrum, and this presentation will focus on those who received a diagnosis later in life, primarily those fitting the Level 1 criteria for support needs. We will discuss barriers to diagnosis, potential presenting concerns leading up to assessment/diagnosis, as well as resources and strategies for working with this client population in a neurodiverse-affirming way.
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Overwhelmed & Over-Stimulated:
Working with Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adults (Recorded)
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Christina Scott MEd, LPCC-S, RPT, ASDCS, CIMHP, NCC
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Examine common experiences of late-diagnosed autistic adults prior to a diagnosis.
- Explore common needs and experiences of individuals following a diagnosis.
- Identify neurodiverse-affirming resources to utilize or share with late-diagnosed autistic adults.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
This training aims to examine the common experiences and potential needs for late-diagnosed autistic adults, incorporating the lens of the trainer’s personal experiences as well as exploring research on individuals who received an autism diagnosis in adulthood. Autism is a spectrum, and this presentation will focus on those who received a diagnosis later in life, primarily those fitting the Level 1 criteria for support needs. We will discuss barriers to diagnosis, potential presenting concerns leading up to assessment/diagnosis, as well as resources and strategies for working with this client population in a neurodiverse-affirming way.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine common experiences of late-diagnosed autistic adults prior to a diagnosis.
- Explore common needs and experiences of individuals following a diagnosis.
- Identify neurodiverse-affirming resources to utilize or share with late-diagnosed autistic adults.
Agenda:
15 Minutes Introduction and Learning Objectives
45 Minutes History of Autism Diagnosis/Criteria and Overview; discussion of neurodiversity and language
15 Minutes Discuss focus on late-diagnosed autistic adults
15 Minutes Diversity Discussion: Address racial disparities in autism research; utilize intersectional framework in understanding autistic experiences
30 Minutes Examine common experiences and potential challenges for individuals before receiving an autism diagnosis
30 Minutes Explore common experiences and potential needs for individuals after receiving a diagnosis
30 Minutes Discuss and share neurodiverse-affirming resources to support late-diagnosed autistic adults
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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