Presented by Kate McNulty LCSW PC Recorded on Friday, October 6, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page. According to the CDC (2022), more than 5 million adults in the United States lives with undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Assessment and diagnosis of adult ASD falls within the scope of practice for Master’s level therapists. With proper training,…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Friday, October 13th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page. Mental health professionals who are non-psychologists may hesitate to identify ADHD in clients due to their inability to conduct psychometric testing. However, using self-report tests and taking a careful history, Masters-degree therapists can diagnose and support adult ADHD clients. As cited in…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW This program was recorded live on Friday, January 26th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page. Literature and clinical practice reflect growing evidence of the overlap between autism and gender variance. Autistic people experience non-conforming identities such as trans, non-binary and other forms of gender flexibility in greater numbers than the general population. This…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Friday, July 26th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis associated with differences in communication, cognition, and social behavior. All of these dimensions influence the experience of one's sexuality. Autism is highly heterogeneous and the full continuum of human sexual and gender expression are seen in this…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Burnout is recognized in the general population as a state of depleted energy, associated with unusual demands of employment, caregiving or other transient challenges. Autistic burnout is attributed to nervous system dysregulation; this may be caused by life stress but can…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Friday, February 23, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Autistic people are more vulnerable to traumatic experiences than the general population. Due to heightened sensitivities and lack of social support, their trajectory of healing from trauma is prolonged and interferes with optimal functioning. Clinicians who treat trauma can refine their skills…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Friday, April 26, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses" page Couples therapy requires a neutral stance by the therapist in order to maintain rapport with both parties. Yet therapists have often regarded autistic partners as stunted in their ability to love or deficient in their communication skills. Current research demonstrates autistic…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW and Kate Davis, LCSW Friday, March 7, 2025 9am-11:30am PT / 11am-1:30pm CT / 12pm-2:30pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. This class applies principles from the neurodiversity movement to the task of differential diagnosis in psychotherapy. Self-advocates in need of mental health services promote disability rights and social…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW and Marcelle Giamona Ciampi, Ed.D. Friday, June 20, 2025 9am-11:30am PT / 11am-1:30pm CT / 12pm-2:30pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. The clinical framework of neurodivergent-affirming practice is rooted in advocacy for disability rights. Therapists who integrate this model into their work are equipped to engage clients and…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW and Victoria Duncan Friday, May 2, 2025 9am-11:30am PT / 11am-1:30pm CT / 12pm-2:30pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Managing mood and sleep patterns varies across the range of neurodivergent populations. Due to the unusual levels of stress people experience while living with these traits, mood and sleep…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW and Morrigan Hunter, MA, MSW Friday, May 30, 2025 9am-11:30am PT / 11am-1:30pm CT / 12pm-2:30pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Competence with gender identity and sexual expression are an essential aspect of work with the neurodiverse population. The full range of sexual experience is seen in this…
