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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Adult Autism Evaluation

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February 7-9, 2025
Live Webinar

Within the neurodiversity movement, the importance of affirming approaches in both assessment and treatment of autism cannot be understated. There is currently a clear need for clinicians trained in autism assessment who are neurodivergent-affirming in both belief and practice while maintaining integrity in their evidence-based practices and high-quality evaluations. This course addresses this need within the neurodiversity framework. Masters- and Doctoral- Level clinicians will leave this course with an understanding of how to integrate neurodivergent-affirming assessment practices into their work in assessing Level 1 Autism.

This course is offered on Zoom and takes a strengths-based, neurodivergent, and trauma-informed perspective, from initial referral to final feedback. The training will focus strongly on populations which have historically been under-represented in autism diagnosis, including black and indigenous people of color and other global majority groups, women, transgender and non-binary individuals. We will explore the of intersectionality of traits and life experiences that make it difficult to recognize autism. Autism and “masking” will be explored, including how to assess for masking as well as types of masking behaviors and mental health consequences of masking. We will explore how to build an appropriate battery of measures, with a focus on measures accessible to both Masters and Doctoral level clinicians (i.e. clinical interviews, autism checklists, and self-report measures). Information from autistic self-advocates in the field of psychology and beyond will be prioritized. Suggestions for writing appropriate and affirming therapeutic recommendations will be given.

Each iteration of the course is offered live on Zoom in a small, cohort style with a max enrollment of 15 participants in order to allow for personalized support and Q&A. Following course completion, participants will have access to the recordings and PPTs, as well as access to a peer consultation group with Dr. Haygeman once a month for 6 months, specifically on the topic of autism assessment.

Presenter Bio:
Emily Haygeman, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist and owner of Empower Psychological Services. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Haygeman has worked directly with autistic individuals and their families in a variety of capacities, including in-home support, school-based services, direct therapy, and psychological evaluations. During her doctoral training, she conducted autism research, became research reliable on the “gold-standard” measures for assessing autism, participated in the prestigious LEND program, and facilitated social skills groups. Currently, Dr. Haygeman specializes in neurodivergent-affirming psychological evaluation. She also offers therapy, social empowerment groups, and a range of mindfulness-based services which are enhanced by her background as a trained yoga and mindfulness instructor. She has presented at conferences including the Independent Educational Consultants Association conference, has served as practicum supervisor for Pacific University’s doctoral students, and offers training and consultation for group practices in Utah and Oregon. She was invited to present at the Oregon Psychological Association conference in April 2024. She currently leads a monthly peer supervision group on autism evaluation and regularly supports other psychologists and therapists via consultation, training, and collaboration. In every setting, Dr. Haygeman’s work focuses on empowering neurodivergent individuals, and as such the work of autistic self-advocates and psychologists is at the forefront of her own ongoing learning and development.

Timeline:
February 7, 2025: 2-5pm PST
February 8, 2025: 10am-1pm PST
February 9, 2025: 10am-1pm PST

Learning Objectives:

  • Recall perspectives of autism from a historical perspective
  • Describe autism from a strengths-based, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed perspective
  • Develop your own battery for autism evaluation
  • Explain the rationale for including a comprehensive social developmental interview in autism assessment
  • Differentiate autism from and with common co-occurring conditions
  • Recognize autism presentation in women, transgender, non-binary, and Global Majority populations
  • Define masking in the context of autism and describe how to assess it within the scope of an assessment
  • Identify and name autistic self-advocates and be able to summarize some perspectives on the evaluation process
  • Develop and identify strengths-based report recommendations
To register for the live webinar please email: operations@empowerwhoyouare.com
This course content is based on a publication that has been peer-reviewed, the scientific standard for evaluating academic work. All studies and scientifically derived evidence have limitations that should be considered. If you have any questions about the accuracy or limitations of the content, please contact us at support@ce-classes.com and we will get back to you.
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  • The American Psychological Association (APA) Ce-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Ce-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
  • California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
  • California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Provider Number 231
  • California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0627 Expires 6-2027
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
  • Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2028 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
  • Illinois – CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027
  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: 3140%2Fneurodiversity-affirming-practices-in-adult-autism-evaluation
  • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
  • New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
  • New York Social Work Board – Ce-Classes.com 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-0120.
  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
  • South Carolina – CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
  • Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • This course does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. However our state board approvals may be accepted for license renewal.  Check with your state board.
  • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.

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