LA26PDW24: Not Your Cousin's Autism: Missed Autism in the A

LA26PDW24:  Not Your Cousin's Autism: Missed Autism in the Adult Population.  This course explores atypical Autism, challenging the DSM's conventional ASD model through through both scholarly literature and lived experience to explore the interplay of behavior, neurobiology, social influences, and individual differences. Special attention will be given to the populations least likely to receive an autism diagnosis, and participants will explore the consequences of these disparities, leaving with a more inclusive understanding of autism and specific strategies for working ethically and effectively with autistic clients.  Presented by:  Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS.  Member:  $35/Nonmember:  $70.   VIRTUAL.  2.00 Clinical CEU. Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.


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Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received  three days prior to the workshop.  An administrative fee of $20 will be deducted from the reimbursement.

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Presenter Bio

Whitney is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Senior Instructor of Psychology, Director of Education for the KDH Collective, and therapist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With experience teaching at the college level since 2013 and over a decade in mental health, her work focuses on neurodivergence (especially Autism), perinatal mental health, and issues surrounding incarceration. She is a life-long learner guided by unconditional positive regard in her relationships and professional work.


 
 
When
8/14/2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where
Virtual Virtual

Program


Thursday, 20 August 2026

 
Time
8/20/2026 11:00 AM - 9/4/2026 11:59 PM
8/20/2026 11:00 AM

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