Working with Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adults
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.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/Overwhelmed/viewFREE WEBINAR
Overwhelmed & Over-Stimulated:
Working with Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adults
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT
Presenter: Christina Scott MEd, LPCC-S, RPT, ASDCS, CIMHP, NCC
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to Examine common experiences of late-diagnosed autistic adults prior to a diagnosis.
- Participants will be able to Explore common needs and experiences of individuals following a diagnosis.
- Participants will be able to Identify neurodiverse-affirming resources to utilize or share with late-diagnosed autistic adults.
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education 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:
- Participants will be able to Examine common experiences of late-diagnosed autistic adults prior to a diagnosis.
- Participants will be able to Explore common needs and experiences of individuals following a diagnosis.
- Participants will be able to Identify neurodiverse-affirming resources to utilize or share with late-diagnosed autistic adults.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:15am Introduction and Learning Objectives
8:15 – 9:00am History of Autism Diagnosis/Criteria and Overview; discussion of neurodiversity and language
9:00 – 9:15am Discuss focus on late-diagnosed autistic adults
9:15 – 9:30am Diversity Discussion: Address racial disparities in autism research; utilize intersectional framework in understanding autistic experiences
9:30 – 10:00am Examine common experiences and potential challenges for individuals before receiving an autism diagnosis
10:00 – 10:30am Explore common experiences and potential needs for individuals after receiving a diagnosis
10:30 – 11:00am 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
- 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.
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
- NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
- This program is co-sponsored by NEFESH International and Therapist Express. NEFESH International is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NEFESH International maintains responsibility for this program and its content.