10/16/23 - Neurodiversity and the Psychotherapist- Practical tips and tools to meet the needs of your clients with Autism/Autistic clients

Neurodiversity and the Psychotherapist- Practical tips and tools to meet the needs of your clients with Autism/Autistic clients (*please note some Autistic clients strongly prefer identity first language over the more commonly used person first language)
Monday, October 16, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Online via Zoom
4.0 CE Hours for Social Work (MICEC) and MCBAP (RELATED)
Course fee: $69
Presenter: Franki Bagdade M. Ed., LLMSW
Mental Health professionals know that often the neurodevelopmental disorder Autism co-occurs with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. However, most therapists lack the important foundational understanding and practical knowledge of the appropriate methodology needed to see progress with clients who are neurodivergent.  Participants will leave this course armed with increased confidence in detecting a potential autism diagnosis and when further testing is indicated; utilizing appropriate tools, methods, and strategies as well as modifying “old favorites” for this unique population; A background in neurodiversity affirming social skills psychoeducation; and practice writing treatment goals that keep the neurodiversity affirming paradigm in mind.   Facilitated by Franki Bagdade, M. Ed. LLMSW. Franki has a master’s in special education and over 20 years in the field of education and an LLMSW. Franki’s unique lens of being both an educator and mental health professional helps her to understand learning differences and how to best address the needs of patients who are neurodiverse. **Please note that this course does have some material repeated from Franki's full day course "Neurodiversity and the Psychotherapist: Practical tips and tools to meet the needs of your neurodiverse patients" in addition to a "deeper dive" in the understanding of Autism and its implications in mental health settings.