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Webinars
I Think My Adult Client Might Be Autistic: How Can I Tell?
Free Webinar: PART 1 (3-Part Series Webinar)
Webinar Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
Location: Zoom
Topic: Are you curious if a client may be autistic or neurodivergent? As professionals, we often do not receive training on autism in adulthood, yet it’s our responsibility to support our clients in recognizing their neurodivergent identity. This is key because a client’s neurodivergence shapes all aspects of their life, from relationships to careers, and the work they do in session with you. It can be difficult to recognize neurodivergence in your clients because they may be good at masking their traits. Learn to reframe traits through a neurodivergent lens, such as viewing anxiety as sensory overload or depression as autistic burnout. This webinar will introduce concepts to help you recognize autistic traits in your adult clients, increasing your awareness of neuro-affirming clinical approaches.
Continuing Education: Not Offered
I Think My Adult Client Might Be Autistic: How Do I Talk to Them About It?
Free Webinar: PART 2 (3-Part Series Webinar)
Webinar Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 9:00am-10:00am PST
Location: Zoom
Topic: You may suspect your adult client is autistic or has neurodivergent traits. However, starting this conversation and sharing your suspicions may feel daunting. In this webinar, we’ll delve into the concerns and anxieties clinicians often face when considering this conversation. We’ll affirm the importance of exploring neurodivergence with clients, as it can positively impact their clinical outcomes and overall well-being. You’ll learn practical strategies to initiate this exploration in a supportive, affirming way, helping clients raise awareness of their neurodivergent identity.
Continuing Education: Not Offered
I Think My Adult Client Might Be Autistic: Am I The Right Therapist For Them?
Free Webinar: PART 3 (3-Part Series Webinar)
Webinar Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 9:00am-10:00am PST
Location: Zoom
Topic: While working with an adult client, you may begin to notice autistic traits, or they might share their own suspicions with you. For example, they may mention that their child received an autism diagnosis recently, prompting them to wonder if they might be autistic too. At this point, you may question whether you’re the best therapist for them. Concerns may arise about your level of training in autism and causing unintended harm to your client. You may worry about referring them out if you have already established a good therapeutic rapport with them. You might even grapple with feelings of inadequacy or imposter syndrome, particularly if you’re neurotypical. This webinar will help you navigate these concerns with compassion, offering practical guidance and clear next steps to effectively support your neurodivergent clients while maintaining ethical and affirming care.
Continuing Education: Not Offered
Conferences and Symposiums
Rethinking & Supporting Autism in Adults: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
Conference: 48th Annual Psychotherapy Networker Symposium
Workshop Date: March 22, 2025 (Conference Dates: March 20-23, 2025)
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm EST
Location: Online and Live in Washington, DC
Topic: Many adult clients entering therapy don’t know they’re autistic, and it can be hard for their therapists to recognize their neurodivergence because they mask their autistic traits and might not fit therapist stereotypes of autism. Yet, neurodivergent wiring shapes every aspect of their life, including their therapy. In this workshop, you will: (1) Gain confidence in identifying autistic traits and “masking” in your adult clients, (2) Understand the unique challenges and experiences of autistic adults to effectively support treatment and build therapeutic rapport, (3) Support your clients in exploring and embracing their autistic identity, and (4) Integrate a neurodiversity-affirming mindset and strategies into your clinical practice with ease.
Continuing Education: CE Credits offered
2025 Autism Symposium
Location: Online
Date: May 7-9, 2025
Theme: Trauma and Autism — Actionable Strategies for Trauma’s Impact on Sensory and Emotional Processing
Symposium Moderators: Tasha Oswald PhD and Cindy Brown LPCC from the Neurodiversity Training Center will serve as the moderators for the conference.
Panel Discusson: Tips to Integrate Neuro-Affirming Strategies and Overcome Barriers to Support Trauma Healing: A Long-Awaited Panel Discussion
Conference Overview: Featuring Tasha Oswald, PhD as lead panelist; Sean M Inderbitzen DSW, LCSW; Jeffrey Guenzel, EdD, LPC; Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW; Robert Grant, EdD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™; and Sarah Bergenfield, PhD
Topics: Featuring the most sought-after thought leaders in the field, presentations will untangle trauma and autism with innovative assessments, cutting-edge interventions, and new strengths-based clinical tools.
Certification Eligibility: This live event is so robust that it meets the rigorous education requirements you need to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
Continuing Education: CE Credits offered