Keynote 2: Neuroaffirming Autism Assessment
Keynote 2: Neuroaffirming Autism Assessment
Pricing
Information
Date & Time
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Location
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Calamigos Ranch
327 Latigo Canyon Rd.
Malibu, California 90265
Description
This course will focus on psychoeducation regarding the ins and outs, and complexities of neuroaffirming autism assessment. Psychodiagnostic testing pros and cons, limitations, and application within an affirming lens (which contrasts traditional, stereotyped, overly medicalized testing approaches) will be highlighted. The intent of this course is to provide the audience with an understanding of the utility of autism testing and how to support this community in an affirming manner.
Participants will receive a detailed case vignette examining the complex presentation of a 15-year-old transgender male with co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, restrictive eating patterns, gender dysphoria, trauma history, and self-harming behaviors. Through guided discussion, participants will explore the challenges of providing individualized, affirming, and developmentally appropriate care while navigating diagnostic overlap, family dynamics, social influences, and the evolving cultural and political landscape surrounding gender identity and mental health. The vignette will also prompt discussion around adapting ERP interventions, understanding eating disorder subtypes, and working effectively with adolescents influenced by social media trends and online mental health narratives.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain at least one way of defining neuroaffirming psychodiagnostic testing services.
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Identify at least one pro and one con of psychodiagnostic testing.
Educational Goal
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers