Creating Compassionate Care: Understanding Autism & Related Disorders for ADSD Staff: LIVE WEBINAR

This is a private event by invite only.

This presentation explores the complex landscape of developmental disorders, neurodiversity, and the impact of ableism on individuals with autism and related disorders. We will examine how language, culture, and systemic structures shape perceptions of disability, emphasizing the importance of cultural reciprocity and inclusive practices. We will highlight differences in functioning, daily life experiences, and medical considerations across ages and severity levels. Additionally, we will address the prevalence of abuse toward Autistic individuals, the challenges of co-morbid diagnoses, and the impact of ableist medical practices. Through interactive case examples, participants will engage in a group activity regarding their role in serving vulnerable populations in various ways. By the end of this session, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, practical strategies for supporting Autistic individuals, and tools to build a more inclusive, informed, and safer community.

Learning Objectives:

• Define different types of ableism and examples of ableist microaggressions

• Identify key features of an autism diagnosis

• Describe how autism impacts individuals differently

• List the four ways to protect against abuse and limit vulnerability

Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Castellanos- Bonow PHD, BCBA-D, LBA and Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D, LBA

Continuing Education Units: 4 CEUs

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here, as well as the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS(-S), CHWs, and Doulas.

*CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

*This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 4 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

*This course applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Documentation, Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care, Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development

*Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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