Yes, You’re in the Right Place! Current Trends in Treating and Advocating for Autistic and Neurodive

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Abstract

Historically, media depictions of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been narrow and stripped of realistic nuance. Depictions are overwhelmingly white and male, hyper-specialized savants so even with effort and diligence, therapists are not immune to internalizing the societal portrayal of autism (Maddox et al., 2020).This leaves little understanding for the teen and adult, black, brown, and queer autistics who are often left in the margins of our manuscripts and clinical practice (Strauss et al., 2021; Eilenberg et al., 2019). In this session, the presenters will explore the latest trends in the autistic community, techniques for improving treatment outcomes for autistic adults and common comorbidities, managing expectations during the progression of treatment, and advocacy strategies that promote autistic-affirming clinical spaces.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Oct 13 2023
EventAssociation for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference - Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, United States
Duration: Oct 11 2023Oct 15 2023

Conference

ConferenceAssociation for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference
Abbreviated titleACES
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period10/11/2310/15/23

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