CPHSSWCE0463 - Social Work Practice with Neuro-Diverse Individuals

Course Description

Clinical social workers can support and facilitate growth for neuro-diverse individuals and their families along the continuum of diagnoses, assessment, and connection to appropriate resources. Without proper assessment, recommendations, and interventions, individuals may be misdiagnosed. This course will prepare social workers to diagnose, assess, and implement appropriate interventions for autism using systems and person-in-environment theoretical frameworks. Participants will increase their knowledge of neuro-diverse individuals and their ability to provide quality, culturally appropriate services. 

Target Level Audience:  Beginner

Course Outline

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:  

• Identify the language used when working with neuro-diverse individuals;  
• Identify the criteria for autism in the DSM-5; and 
• Utilize ecological theory to support the effectiveness of family involvement. 

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:  

• Accurately diagnose autism in individuals across the life span; 
• Identify strategies for engaging and developing therapeutic relationships with individuals with autism; and 
• Work effectively in an interdisciplinary team to support individuals with autism.