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Digital Seminar

Foundations of Neuro-Affirming Practice: Experiential Training for Working with High-Masking Autism, Burnout, PDA and More


Speaker:
Kory Andreas, LCSW-C
Duration:
6 Hours 13 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 03, 2025
Product Code:
NOS096554
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Most of today’s treatment approaches were developed without a clear understanding of neurodiversity, so if you’re working with neurodiverse clients and haven’t received the latest specialized training for providing neuro-affirming care, it’s likely you’ll do more harm than good. That’s why we’re excited to partner with Kory Andreas -- one of today’s foremost experts on adult autism and neurodiversity – for this training that will give you the in-depth knowledge and actionable skills you need, so you can start safely and effectively helping your neurodivergent clients right away. This is a unique opportunity to get the most up-to-date skills and insights from a premier neurodivergence expert!

Credit


Canada Credit - *

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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Earn up to 6.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession. 


Canada Credit - Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association to offer continuing education for counsellors and psychotherapists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This self-study activity is approved for 6.0 credit hours.


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PESI, Inc., #1062, 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: January 27, 2023 - January 27, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive 6.25 Clinical continuing education credits.

 

Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

 

Canadian Social Workers: Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.


Canada Credit - Canadian Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 6.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement


Canada Credit - Other Professions

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This self-study course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming.

This self-study course offers 6.0 continuing education contact hours in the Counseling Services skill group. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance.



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Kory Andreas, LCSW-C's Profile

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Kory Andreas, LCSW-C is a clinical social worker and Autism specialist with a deep passion for understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals. As an "identity-based practitioner", her late-diagnosed neurodivergence is a cornerstone of both her therapy practice and her role as a neurodiversity educator. Kory works in private practice to provide Autism assessments and therapeutic services to neurodivergent individuals and couples. Renowned for her humorous and insightful approach, Kory is a sought-after speaker, delivering neurodiversity awareness and affirming strategies to mental health practitioners, treatment facilities, and the corporate world.

 

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Kory Andreas maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Kory Andreas has no relevant non-financial relationships.

 

 


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Objectives

  1. Recognize high-masking Autism and differentiate between camouflaging and compensating behaviors.  
  2. Understand the markers and clinical impact of diagnostic grief. 
  3. Identify strategies and frameworks for helping clients with identity-based acceptance.  
  4. Identify the role of sensory sensitivities, and other body-based challenges in Neurodivergent affirming care.   
  5. Explore the intersection between Autism and other co-occurring conditions and comorbidities, such as PDA, eating disorders, and addiction.  
  6. Implement communication and relational accommodations for Neurodiverse couples and individuals.  
  7. Adapt generalist therapy strategies with Autism-affirming techniques to support nervous system regulation and prevent burnout.

Outline

Introduction to Neuro-Affirming Care    

  • Why traditional therapy approaches can be problematic … and even harmful 

  • Key principles of Neurodivergent-affirming therapy  

  • Steps you can take now to shift away from a pathological approach and start providing affirming care  

Recognizing Late-Diagnosed Autism 

  • Markers of high-masking Autism in adults   

  • Gender differences, masking behaviors and other barriers to diagnosis 

  • Self-diagnosis and the role of social media   

 Sensory Sensitivities and Nervous System Regulation   

  • Understanding sensory overload and how it impacts therapy and daily life  

  • Identifying sensory triggers and implementing sensory accommodations in session   

  • Strategies for calming a dysregulated nervous system   

  • Differentiating Autistic burnout from depression   

  • Guided creation of a sensory-friendly therapy room checklist   

 Comorbidities and Co-Occurring Condition in Autistic Clients  

  • Identifying and supporting Autistic clients with co-occurring conditions  

  • The intersection of Autism with anxiety, OCD, and trauma   

  • Interoception and its role in eating disorders   

  • Addressing substance use and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)  

  • Modifying interventions to honor Neurodivergent processing    

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile  

  • Defining PDA and recognizing its presentations   

  • Why traditional behavioral interventions fail with PDA clients   

  • Tools for working with clients with a strong autonomy-driven profile   

  • Implementing collaborative, low-demand approaches    

Autistic Burnout: Prevention, Recovery, and Support  

  • Recognizing and supporting clients experiencing burnout  

  • Developing an Autistic burnout recovery planning   

  • Long-term strategies to minimize future burnout risk     

Ethical Considerations and Collaborative Care  

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration for Neurodivergent clients 

  • Avoiding therapeutic missteps    

  • Working with clients who self-diagnose or seek healthcare advocacy  

  • Creating resource lists for clients to navigate external care systems   

  • Managing conflicting perspectives when collaborating with other providers  

  • Risks and limitations   

Case Studies and Interactive Problem-Solving    

  • Applying learned concepts to real-world clinical scenarios 

Target Audience

  • Psychologists 
  • Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors 
  • Social Workers 
  • Addiction Professionals 
  • Marriage & Family Therapists 
  • Teachers/School-Based Personnel 
  • Case Managers 
  • Occupational Therapists 
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants 
  • Speech-Language Pathologists 
  • School Administrators 

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