This is Autism: Noticing What's Behind the Mask

This is Autism: Noticing What's Behind the Mask

Join us for a training on This is Autism: Noticing What's Behind the Mask!

By Fernbrook Family Center

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Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This presentation will focus on autism "masking." "They seem fine in school." A common phrase made by parents of high masking autistic children. The world isn't set up for autistic brains. Overtime autistic children learn to "mask." They need caregivers and school staff who understand and collaborate to support them.


Ashley Johnson M.S. is a neurodivergent DA writer and Outpatient Therapist, at Fernbrook. She received her MS in Counseling (2021) from Longwood University and has received awards in research and advocacy. Ashley was a care navigator and community health strategist for the VA. Ashley’s clinical interests include exploring autistic identity, neurodiversity, intersecting identities, and neurodivergent trauma.

Frequently asked questions

What is the goal for this presentation?

The goal of this presentation is for participants to further their knowledge of autsim and how autistic characteristics show up. Participants will explore the impact of diffent support models as well as how into incorprate neurodivergent affirming practice into their work.

Who is the presentation intended for?

School staff: Teachers, school soical workers, counslers, paras, and admin. Also applicable to SLMH therapists

What are some learning objectives for this presentation?

1) Define autism, 2) Understand models of disabilty and how they show up, 3) Learn what the neorodiverity paradigm , and 4) Learn ways to incorpate neuordivergent affirming practice into your work.

Will CEU's be offered?

Yes. After completion of post training survey, you will receive your CEU Certificate

Special Content Focus

This presentation is focused around treatment of autistic children in the school system. (Cultural Responsive & Neurodivergent Affirming)

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Fernbrook Family Center
$15