Preferred registration deadline: September 25th

3 CEs

 As our understanding of cognitive diversity evolves, mental health professionals must adapt their practice to be truly inclusive. This workshop equips clinicians with tools to support neurodivergent clients through a neuro-affirming lens. Designed for clinicians seeking to move beyond deficit-based frameworks, the session explores the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals (including those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia). Participants will analyze the systemic challenges and unique cognitive strengths associated with neurodivergence while gaining evidence-informed strategies to support mental well-being. By adopting a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach, clinicians will be better equipped to promote inclusion and equity for neurodivergent clients across the lifespan.

This is an interactive synchronous distance learning course via Zoom. This workshop meets the social work licensure requirement for 3 hours of continuing education in diversity/cultural competency/humility.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Intermediate

Target Audiences: This workshop is designed for an interdisciplinary cohort of professionals, primarily focusing on clinical practitioners such as social workers, counselors, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists. It is equally relevant for school-based practitioners, including school social workers and counselors, as well as allied health professionals such as nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Agenda:

• Introduction - 5 mins
• Framework shift, including the fundamental tenets of the medical model of disability - 45 mins
• Neuro-cognitive analysis and well-being, including small group discussions - 60 mins
• Intersectionality and equitable care, including case studies- 55 mins
• Conclusion and clinical Q&A - 15 mins

Learner Outcomes

• Compare the fundamental tenets of the medical model of disability with the neurodiversity-affirming paradigm to establish a strengths-based clinical foundation.
• Analyze the unique neuro-cognitive profiles associated with neurodivergent profiles to identify the interplay between these neurotypes and mental well-being.
• Examine the intersection of neurodivergence, marginalized identities, and co-occurring mental health conditions to provide more nuanced and equitable care.

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2025 – 9/24/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 cultural competency continuing education credits.
• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.
• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.
• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancellation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries, please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.