Trainings

In this training, ScenicView staff will provide perspectives on how to better support autistic clients. In addition to extensive experience working with clients on the spectrum, many of our presenters are either autistic themselves or have family members who are autistic.

Scroll down to read about our amazing presenter, and to see the training schedule & topics we’ll address.

Schedule

As of May 13, 2025.

  • 8:45-9 Check-In 

  • 9-10:30 Mapping Out Diagnostic Considerations: Overshadowing and Differentiation by Jared Stewart M.Ed., BCBA, LBA 

    • Autism is frequently accompanied by other neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, learning disabilities, and mood disorders, as well as physical health issues such as allergies, sleep problems, and gastrointestinal complications. Understanding these common comorbidities is crucial for accurate diagnosis and ensuring that other significant challenges are not overlooked or misattributed to Autism alone. Jared Stewart, an experienced professional and Autistic individual, emphasizes the importance of recognizing these overlaps to provide more effective, individualized support.

  • 10:30-10:45 Break

  • 10:45-12:15 - Navigating Rough Social Waters: A Discussion on Autism & Relationships: Led by Karen Fairchild LCSW, and featuring Amy Corry CSW; Sarah Heuser, CSW; Laurel Smith, CSW; Jared Stewart, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA; Brialee Turner, CSW; and Katrina Williams, LCSW.

    • Difficulties with relationships is a hallmark of autism and is often a major reason autistics seek counseling support. In this session, we’ll look at a variety of topics related to autistic individuals and relationships: 

      • Sex Ed.

      • Marriage 

      • Narcissism or not? 

      • Helping clients with social trauma 

  • 12:15-1 Lunch—Provided. Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions we should be aware of. 

  • 1-2  Therapy Tips & Tricks and Rolling with Resistance. Katrina Williams, LCSW & Amy Corry, CSW

    • Therapy with autistic individuals can present unique challenges and often requires a fundamentally different approach than traditional therapy. What might look on the outside like a "resistant" client could be someone struggling with pervasive demand avoidance. By engaging choices and emphasizing autonomy, these clients can feel empowered to approach treatment without perceiving therapy as a threat.

  • 2-3 Case Studies and QA: Led by Sarah Heuser, CSW

    • We’ve talked for a while about what therapy with autism looks like, no, let’s dive into a few case studies as well as answer your questions. In this last section will process several real-life examples of clients we’ve worked with and approaches that we have taken. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions to our therapists to get some input in the challenges you are facing.

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