Understanding Autism and Using Strengths-Based Adaptations in CBT: Strategies for More Inclusive and Accessible Psychotherapy

Friday, April 4, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Zoom Webinar

Registration Fee: $45

Jessica Schuttler, PhD, LP is a child psychologist and associate professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. She is also the Training Director for the Kansas Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. She works with children, youth and young adults to provide evidence-based psychotherapy, behavioral parent training and interdisciplinary developmental evaluations. Her role with the LEND program includes teaching and coordinating training experiences for emerging leaders from over 10 different disciplines in the interest of creating more inclusive communities. She believes in strengths-focused and person-centered approaches , and seeks to promote healthy social-emotional development for all of her clients and students.

OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to:

Describe the diagnostic criteria for autism, as well as prevalence rates and disparities in mental health for autistic and neurodiverse young people,
Identify and consider potential adaptations for cognitive-behavioral and related approaches for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities,
Discuss evidence-informed and person-centered approaches to supporting social-emotional health in young people who identify as neurodivergent/autistic.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This continuing education Zoom webinar is designed for case managers, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and health care workers. The community is also invited to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Mental Health America of the Heartland is a pre-approved provider for social workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Provider Number 17-007. This continuing education provider is approved 3.0 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors.

In order to receive continuing education credit and a certificate of attendance for this Zoom webinar, you will be required to participate in the Zoom webinar. You will receive a Zoom invitation via email within a week of webinar. Also you will need to take an online exam and complete an evaluation that will be sent in a separate email after the live Zoom webinar. You must pass the test by 70%. The Zoom webinar will not be available by recording and viewing at any other time.

Questions?

Stacy Davis
Mental Health America of the Heartland
739 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: 913-222-5933
Email: sdavis@mhah.org
www.mhah.org

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Please register by April 3, 2025. If you are unable to register online or have questions or need translation or accommodations please contact Stacy Davis at least 5 days prior to the workshop.

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