Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Therapeutic Modality in Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Course: #1757Level: Intermediate 1.07 Hours 46 Reviews
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may commonly experience anxiety, depression, and/or a host of other mental health conditions. Due to the complexity and co-morbidity often associated with autism spectrum disorder, cognitive-behavioral therapy may be an effective therapeutic modality for some individuals with autism. This webinar explores cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and strategies to consider when working with people with autism.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
CE/CEU Offered: ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Techniques, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1200160; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C2; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the relevance of cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with autism.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 specific cognitive behavioral therapy strategies that can be beneficial when working with individuals with autism.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the benefits and cautions to consider when exploring the use of this therapeutic modality.
Course created on April 19, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Overview of autism |
| 15-25 Minutes | Overview of CBT |
| 25-40 Minutes | Cautions and relevance of CBT for people with autism |
| 40-55 Minutes | CBT strategies and relevant resources |
| 55-64 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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46 ReviewsPresented By
Christina Marsack-Topolewski
PhD, MSW LMSW
Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski is an associate professor of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Michigan University. She received a bachelor of science in Special Education from Wayne State University, specializing in Cognitive Impairments. She trained under a specialized fellowship at the University of Michigan, receiving her master’s in Social Work and specializing in aging from the University of Michigan. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski received her PhD in Social Work with a dual title in Gerontology from Wayne State University. She has worked with individuals with various intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Her research focuses on individuals with IDDs, their caregivers, advance care planning, service delivery, and service utilization. She has over 50 publications in national and international journals, mainly focusing on individuals with IDDs, advance care planning, caregiving, and aging. In addition, she has presented her work locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has led multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services to individuals with IDDs, older adults, and chronic illnesses. In 2019, she was appointed to the National Task Group on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Practices. She serves as both a board member and co-chair of Membership Affairs. Over the past three years, she has provided testimony at the state level (Michigan) to advocate for two house bills that would provide protections against exploitation for vulnerable adults, such as individuals with IDDs.
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