The Neurodiversity Paradigm and Autistic and ADHDer Adults in Therapy
Presented by
Katy Higgins Lee, LMFT
Friday, April 4th, 2025
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Zoom, 3.0 CEs
On Zoom
Course Description
There is an increasing need and demand for therapists to understand the Neurodiversity Paradigm and to implement neurodiversity-affirming care in practice. Increasing numbers of clients are being diagnosed and/or self-identify with Autism and/or ADHD, but most therapists have had little (or no) training in accurately identifying and supporting these clients.
This presentation will provide an overview of the Neurodiversity Paradigm and neurodiversity-affirming care, with a focus on Autism and ADHD.
Educational Goals
Attendees will understand the Neurodiversity Paradigm, and learn principles of neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Attendees will understand common traits of Autism and ADHD and when to refer for assessments.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between the Pathology Paradigm and the Neurodiversity Paradigm
- Name 2 principles of Neurodiversity-Affirming therapy
- Name 2 common traits of Autism and 2 common traits of ADHD
- Name 2 accommodations to support Autistic and ADHDer clients in therapy
About Our Speaker
Katy Higgins Lee, LMFT
Katy Higgins Lee, LMFT is a multiply neurodivergent therapist and clinical supervisor in private practice in Northern California. She has been in private practice for nine years and has been a supervisor at the Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic for five years. She is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider and offers trainings on neurodiversity, with a focus on Autism, ADHD, and Giftedness. She is also a neurodiversity advocate, providing psycho-education through social media. She has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Somatics, from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her website is https://www.katyhigginslee.com/.
Location
Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom using the instructions provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email in order to get your personal Zoom Join Link.
Registration
RSVP here. Please note that once you have RSVP'd for this event, you will receive a link to register for the Zoom Meeting. You must complete this second Zoom-registration step to gain access to the event link.
Pricing
1) Registration for All RECAMFT Members - no charge
2) Reciprocal registration for members of Marin CAMFT (CODE REQUIRED) - no charge
3) Other CAMFT Members - Licensed - $45.00
4) Other CAMFT Members - Pre-Licensed - $21.00
5) Non-CAMFT Members (general public) - $54.00
Training Schedule and Attendance Requirements
Please note, this is a 3.0-CE training, comprised of three hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements and a break during the meeting. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training, be present during the event (including responding to attendance checks by coming on camera, verbally replying, and/or replying in the chat), and stay logged on for the full duration, to end at 12:30 pm, in order to earn the CEs. If your camera is off the entire time, and RECAMFT cannot verify you were physically present at your computer throughout the training, then RECAMFT cannot issue a CE certificate, as we would not be able to show that the BBS requirements for your participation were met.
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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
- Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.
- Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting therapy@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
- CE Certificate: You must be physically present at your computer and watching and/or listening to the training while logged onto the zoom meeting for the entire presentation, and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has processed attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the online meeting is verified. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 3.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Notice of Recording: Whenever possible, our CE events are recorded or filmed and may appear on our website. Your participation in this event by registering and attending indicates your approval for your likeness to appear in the recording, if any.
- Grievances: Direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.
