Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 10:00 AM EDT -1:00 PM EDT Christina Scott MEd, LPCC-S, RPT, ASDCS, CIMHP, NCC
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Webinar Description
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.
About the Presenter:
Christina Scott graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and Human Development. Christina is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and an LCMHC in North Carolina. With a history in substance use treatment, community mental health, University counseling, and school-based therapy, she currently runs an online private practice, Rising Action Counseling LLC. When she is not providing clinical services, she teaches CE courses on topics such as Positive Psychology, neurodivergence, trauma-informed care, Play Therapy, sleep disturbance and dreamwork, and using media/pop culture in counseling. Christina is a Registered Play Therapist, a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, an Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist and an ADHD-Clinical Services Provider. A proud geek therapist, Christina co-authored a chapter in the book, Using Superheroes and Villains in Counseling and Play Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (edited by Lawrence C. Rubin) and has an intervention featured in Liana Lowenstein’s book, Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children Adolescents and Families VOLUME 4: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques. Christina wrote a chapter for An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals, which came out in November 2024, and feels honored to have contributed to this fantastic resource for autistic individuals entering the mental health profession!
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:
- Behavior Analysts
- 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
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for intermediate level clinician:
- 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
Additional information
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