The correlation between autism and anxiety, phobias, suicidality, depression, and other mental health disorders is well-established.
But the complexities involved in treating autistic and other neurodivergent clients often result in less-than-ideal clinical outcomes.
Watch Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, a neurodivergent psychotherapist and author, in this one-of-a-kind course focused on giving you the confidence and specialized intervention tools you need to maximize your therapeutic results in working with teens and adults with diagnosed or suspected autism.
You will finish with the ability to:
Purchase now to effectively meet the critical needs of this growing population.
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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
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Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice in southern Illinois specializing in the crossroads of mental health and neurodiversity. Jennifer is the author of The Psychosis and Mental Health Recovery Workbook: Tools for Young Adults from ACT, DBT and Recovery-Oriented CBT and writes a blog for Psychology Today entitled ‘Beyond Mental Health: Defying Stereotypes and False Limitations.’
An advocate for neurodiversity-affirming care, Jennifer has provided training to hundreds of clinicians nationwide on topics of neurodivergent youth, and empowering young adults living with mental illness, psychosis, and mental health recovery. She is a neurodivergent person in mental health recovery herself and offers a unique, first-hand perspective in her courses.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jennifer Gerlach maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jennifer Gerlach has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Core Concepts of Autism and Other Neurodiversities
Foxes and wolves: experiencing the world differently
Neurodiversity Screening and Assessment
Autism in the Therapy Room
From Knowledge to Practice
Address the Fall-Out of Living in a Neurotypical World
Counseling Autistic Adults
Practical Applications of Inclusive Therapy Modalities
Counseling Autistic Teens
Interventions with a slightly different approach
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