January 2022 IPA Webinar: The Intersection of ASD and Mental Health: Update 2022
1/21/2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Description
IPA 2022 Webinar Series
1.0 Hour of Category I CE credit Friday, January 21st, 2021 at Noon
Registrants will receive further information for participating via Zoom Webinar for the presentation.
The Intersection of ASD and Mental Health: Update 2022
Over the past few decades there has been increasing awareness and research in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In DSM-V ASD is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder, with little mention of co-existing psychiatric conditions. However, the literature is informing us that those with ASD are at greatly increased risk of almost every psychiatric condition. This presentation will provide an update on the prevalence and risk factors for individuals with ASD for co-morbid conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and deficits in executive functioning, gender dysphoria, and suicide. There will also be a focus on therapeutic considerations in treating individuals with ASD.
Learning Objectives
By completing this program, participants will able to:
1. Identify four psychiatric conditions that are frequently co-morbid with ASD.
2. Summarize the research on ASD and sexual diversity.
3. Describe three considerations for therapeutic intervention for those with ASD.
4. List three important components of a treatment plan when working with individuals with ASD
Presenter Bio: Julie T. Steck, Ph.D., HSPP
Dr. Julie Steck is a psychologist with CRG/Children’s Resource Group, a multi-specialty behavioral health practice. Dr. Steck specializes in the evaluation of children and adolescents with developmental, learning, emotional, and behavioral concerns. In addition to evaluation, Dr. Steck focuses on treatment of children and adolescents through individual therapy the child/adolescent and through working the family and school personnel to assist them in adapting to the child’s needs. Areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, ADHD and learning disorders. Dr. Steck has worked with children for over 45 years as a teacher, school psychologist and psychologist.
Dr. Julie Steck
Special Note to Conference Attendees
The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board:
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for psychologists.
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC.
Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice.
Please note that APA rules require that credit be given only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time or leaving early will not receive CE credits. Partial credit cannot be given. We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Dr. Steck and IPA have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program.
CE certificates will be distributed via email withing two weeks post-event.
Registration Fees IPA New, Premier, Platinum, Emeritus-Practicing, and Student Members - $0
IPA Basic, Emeritus-Retired Members, and Affiliate Members - $15
Non-Members - Psychologists and Other Professionals $30
*If a non-member Student seeking to attend, please either join IPA (free membership with "sponsorship" by an IPA Academic Member or, if outside the state of Indiana, please contact info@indianapsychology.org.
Registration will close on Thursday, January 20th, 2022.
