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Most of today’s treatment approaches were developed without a clear understanding of neurodiversity, so if you’re working with neurodiverse clients and haven’t received the latest specialized training for providing neuro-affirming care, it’s likely you’ll do more harm than good. That’s why we’re excited to partner with Kory Andreas -- one of today’s foremost experts on adult autism and neurodiversity – for this training that will give you the in-depth knowledge and actionable skills you need, so you can start safely and effectively helping your neurodivergent clients right away. This is a unique opportunity to get the most up-to-date skills and insights from a premier neurodivergence expert!
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
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| Image | Tree of Autism (467.1 KB) | Available after Purchase | |
| Image | Autism DJ Board (405 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Kory Andreas, LCSW-C is a clinical social worker and Autism specialist with a deep passion for understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals. As an "identity-based practitioner", her late-diagnosed neurodivergence is a cornerstone of both her therapy practice and her role as a neurodiversity educator. Kory works in private practice to provide Autism assessments and therapeutic services to neurodivergent individuals and couples. Renowned for her humorous and insightful approach, Kory is a sought-after speaker, delivering neurodiversity awareness and affirming strategies to mental health practitioners, treatment facilities, and the corporate world.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kory Andreas maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kory Andreas has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Introduction to Neuro-Affirming Care
Why traditional therapy approaches can be problematic … and even harmful
Key principles of Neurodivergent-affirming therapy
Steps you can take now to shift away from a pathological approach and start providing affirming care
Recognizing Late-Diagnosed Autism
Markers of high-masking Autism in adults
Gender differences, masking behaviors and other barriers to diagnosis
Self-diagnosis and the role of social media
Sensory Sensitivities and Nervous System Regulation
Understanding sensory overload and how it impacts therapy and daily life
Identifying sensory triggers and implementing sensory accommodations in session
Strategies for calming a dysregulated nervous system
Differentiating Autistic burnout from depression
Guided creation of a sensory-friendly therapy room checklist
Comorbidities and Co-Occurring Condition in Autistic Clients
Identifying and supporting Autistic clients with co-occurring conditions
The intersection of Autism with anxiety, OCD, and trauma
Interoception and its role in eating disorders
Addressing substance use and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Modifying interventions to honor Neurodivergent processing
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile
Defining PDA and recognizing its presentations
Why traditional behavioral interventions fail with PDA clients
Tools for working with clients with a strong autonomy-driven profile
Implementing collaborative, low-demand approaches
Autistic Burnout: Prevention, Recovery, and Support
Recognizing and supporting clients experiencing burnout
Developing an Autistic burnout recovery planning
Long-term strategies to minimize future burnout risk
Ethical Considerations and Collaborative Care
Interdisciplinary collaboration for Neurodivergent clients
Avoiding therapeutic missteps
Working with clients who self-diagnose or seek healthcare advocacy
Creating resource lists for clients to navigate external care systems
Managing conflicting perspectives when collaborating with other providers
Risks and limitations
Case Studies and Interactive Problem-Solving
Applying learned concepts to real-world clinical scenarios
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