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Clinical Techniques for Working with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program Details:
January 9, 2026 | 9:00am-12:15pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
$35.00 to $70.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
3.00
Registration Deadline:
1/8/26 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
1/8/26 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This training prepares clinicians and other health providers to better understand and support teens and adults across the autism spectrum, with particular attention to current clinical challenges and evolving terminology. Attendees will examine persistent myths surrounding ASD, learn to differentiate “look-a-like” diagnoses, and develop skills in identifying traits that may signal a need for further assessment. The course will also highlight key shifts in terminology, assessment and prevalence, including the move from labels like Asperger’s Disorder to more inclusive concepts such as neurodivergence and neurodiverse. Clinicians will strengthen rapport-building strategies and learn to optimize therapeutic environments to better engage and serve the ASD population.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Understand past myths about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Develop competencies regarding “look-a-like” diagnosis.
  • Develop ability to recognize common traits in teens and adults (vs diagnostic criteria) that should indicate need for further assessment.
  • Develop competencies for working with the more common traits in ASD to improve rapport with ASD population and improve engagement.
  • Learn some ways that they can set up their office to improve the therapeutic setting for ASD population, and optimize rapport as well as opportunity for the patient to benefit from therapy.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Worker
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 1/8/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $70.00 (Until 1/8/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 3 social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 1/8/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $70.00 (Until 1/8/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 3 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 1/8/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $70.00 (Until 1/8/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.3 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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