Events and Seminars
| Event | : | CPD Module: Autism in the Consulting Room |
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| Venue | : | Online |
| Date | : | 25/04/2026 |
| Duration | : | 14.00 - 18.30 (BST) |
| Extra Info | : | A live webinar with Dr Mary Donahue, Raun Kaufman, Lisa Morgan, Kate Wilde and Jane Ryan (Chair) CPD Credits: 4 hours Includes a recording of the event with access for a year (14 days post the event) Bookings close at 18:00pm BST Friday 24 April 2026 The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be confusing to non-specialists. It covers a wide range of symptoms, from an incapacitating disability to “being on the spectrum” – the ubiquitous but ill-defined term for people who have challenges with social interaction. Diagnosis of ASD is becoming increasingly common without a clear explanation for this phenomenon. With the inevitable increase in ASD-diagnosed people coming to therapy, this event examines what such clients most need from the practitioner when seeking help for relational, emotional or trauma-related issues. Traditional approaches have been designed for neurotypical brains, and we will consider how these can unintentionally deepen the client’s sense of alienation and lead to painful miscommunications. There are, however, therapeutic approaches being developed that offer effective support. This conference, led by both ASD and neurotypical speakers, offers a space for therapists to explore these. We will untangle definitions and discover what it feels like to live inside the autistic mind. The neuro-biological attributes that underly autism at all levels will be elucidated and we will discuss the importance of understanding these in order to offer appropriate psychotherapy. |
| Organised By | : | Confer |
| Web Link | : | https://www.confer.uk.com/event/autism.html |