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Over the years, worldwide awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder has grown to the point where children are more likely to be identified and diagnosed at a much earlier age. What this means, additionally, is that an increasing number of adults are also being identified for the very first time in their lives.
As a spectrum diagnosis, the symptoms and presentation of autism can fly easily under the radar and you may find yourself with autistic clients just forming their initial understanding. With close to 50% of autistic individuals reporting co-occurring anxiety disorders, clients have likely struggled with self-esteem & belonging, rigid thinking and confusion about social interactions. Mindfulness exercises have been shown to help autistic clients reduce anxiety, increase social/emotional reciprocity, reduce rumination and increase emotional regulation.
This course will provide an in-depth look at social and emotional impacts for adults living with level one ASD and how mindfulness interventions can provide a useful shift. Specific mindfulness exercises will be provided for use in your clinical practice.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Mindfulness-based Interventions for use in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (3.4 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Mindfulness-based Interventions for use in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder - French (3.4 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Mindfulness-based Interventions for use in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Italian (3.4 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Merriam Sarcia Saunders is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of diverse experience in counseling children and adults across private practice, school settings, and case management. She holds advanced training in child and adolescent treatment from UC Berkeley and is a Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) with specialized expertise in ADHD, autism, and coaching for ADHD.
With certifications in divorce and special education meditation, she has served as a special education mediator for the Marin County Office of Education, advocating for children with special needs. She is also trained as a special master/parent coordinator and contributes as a panelist for Marin County Family Court’s Case Settlement Conferences.
Dedicated to promoting resilience and healing, she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Mindfulness Clinical Practitioner. Her passion for co-parenting mediation led her to develop a specialized parenting plan mediation course for mental health professionals, empowering others to foster a peaceful and successful co-parenting strategy for families going through transitions. Join this transformative course and make a positive impact on families and children seeking support during challenging times.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Merriam Saunders maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Dominican University. She receives royalties as a published author. Merriam Saunders receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Merriam Saunders has no relevant non-financial relationships.
The Mindful Clinician
Differentiate Fact from Fiction
Understand the Impact of ASD on Children, Adults and Parents
The Mindful Treatment of ASD
Mindfulness Psychoeducation for ASD
Mindfulness-based Tools for the Clinician
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