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What other licensed professionals said about this course:

5 star rating

Great Information

Anna Campion

I have two adult women on my caseload who are struggling to understand if they are on the spectrum. This presentation was very helpful to me in understanding autism and will help guide them in understanding themselves.

I have two adult women on my caseload who are struggling to understand if they are on the spectrum. This presentation was very helpful to me in understanding autism and will help guide them in understanding themselves.

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5 star rating

A Fantastic and Timely Presentation!

Alicia Rosenberg

This course was incredibly well curated and presented. I walked away with a lot of information and improved understanding of Autism and as a whole. The presenter was warm, knowledgeable, relatable, and clearly passionate. I've taken a lot of train...

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This course was incredibly well curated and presented. I walked away with a lot of information and improved understanding of Autism and as a whole. The presenter was warm, knowledgeable, relatable, and clearly passionate. I've taken a lot of trainings as a therapist and this one feels like I really am walking away having learned a lot and like my clinical skill has improved. I highly recommend this course for people who need a relatively in-depth understanding of Autism and providing care for Autistic folx.

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5 star rating

Exceeded expectations

Diane Holmlund

This course and instructor exceeded my needs and expectations profoundly, and has equipped me with new direction for my practice and my own self-care. I highly recommend this course to all medical professionals, therapists and social services work...

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This course and instructor exceeded my needs and expectations profoundly, and has equipped me with new direction for my practice and my own self-care. I highly recommend this course to all medical professionals, therapists and social services workers.

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5 star rating

Excellent!!

Wendy Manto

Outstanding presentation.

Outstanding presentation.

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On Demand Video Course

3 CE Credit Hours

Adult Autism: Understanding and Delivering Neurodivergent-Affirming Care 3 CE training

 

Instructor: Sarah Mehta, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC

This video was recorded on June 9th 2025. 

 

3 CEs approved by:

 

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), 

American Psychological Association (APA), 

Illinois Social Workers (IDFPR), 

Illinois Psychologists (IDFPR), 

Illinois Marriage and Family Therapists (IDFPR),

Art Therapists (ATCB)


What do these certifications mean?

Our courses with national certifications mean we meet the rigorous requirements and the highest standards in the mental health care industry. Our courses are built upon research and evidence that inform the standard of care and best practice. Our well-structured courses ensure that your continuing education is a robust and fulfilling experience for professional growth and development. Our teaching is clear and applicable, and you will feel confident through learning with us.


How to get your CE Certificate: You must attend all 3 hours to receive credits. All attendees must finish an exam and pass it by 80% to gain credits.


Course curriculum

    1. Video Course information

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    2. Course Description:

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    3. Learning Objectives: Adult Autism: Understanding and Delivering Neurodivergent-Affirming Care

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    4. Presenter Bio: Sarah Mehta (she/they) LCMHC, LCAS

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    5. Downloadable Reference list

    6. Downloadable Neurodivergent affirming language guide

    7. Downloadable Diagnostic Criteria guide (click upper right icon to download)

    8. Course Slide (click upper right icon to download)

    9. Downloadable Notepage handout

    10. Additional Resources: books and links

    11. 3-Hour Adult Autism course video

    1. How to get the CE certificate

About this course

  • $75.00
  • 14 lessons

What's covered in this course:

  • Define

    You will be able to define the diagnostic criteria for adult autism and demonstrate examples of these criteria.

  • Identify challenges

    You will be able to explain at least five overlooked challenges common to autistic adults.

  • The impact of intersectionality

    You will be able to recognize how intersectionality impacts autistic adults.

  • Autism v.s. ADHD

    You will be able to describe differences and similarities between adult autism and adult ADHD.

  • Apply it clinically

    You will be able to identify and utilize neurodivergent-affirming treatment interventions for the adult autistic population.

  • Self-paced

    You will be able to learn at your own pace with this on-demand home study video course.

Learn how to work with adults living with autism

Autism has historically been considered a childhood-specific set of defined experiences and challenges; however, increased attention is being given to viewing autism as a set of experiences and challenges that span across both childhood and adulthood (Murphy et al., 2016). There is a significant gap in literature and research related to adult autism. Many adults often go undiagnosed until adulthood, leaving them without much-needed support (Kentrou et al., 2024).

 

This presentation will delve into translating diagnostic criteria into practical experiences of adult autistic clients, recognizing commonly overlooked challenges in adult autism, considering the impact of intersectionality for autistic adults, delineating differences between adult autism and adult ADHD, and exploring neurodivergent-affirming interventions for autistic adults.  


References 

Murphy, C. M., Wilson, C. E., Robertson, D. M., Ecker, C., Daly, E. M., Hammond, N., Galanopoulos, A., Dud, I., Murphy, D.G., & McAlonan, G. M. (2016). Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis, management, and health services development. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment12, 1669–1686. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S65455


Kentrou, V., Livingston, L. A., Grove, R., Hoekstra, R. A., & Begeer, S. (2024). Perceived misdiagnosis of psychiatric conditions in autistic adults. EClinicalMedicine71https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102586

Meet our Expert Instructor

Sarah Mehta (she/they), LCMHC, LCAS

Adult Neurodivergence Specialist

Sarah Mehta (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University in 2016, and she has been practicing in the counseling field since 2017. Sarah has experience across multiple settings, including community mental health and PHP/IOP. She has received training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), TF-ACT (Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). She specializes in adult neurodivergence, adult children of emotionally immature parents, and relationship trauma.

Improve your neurodivergent-affirming care!

Approved CE provider

Image of NBCC continuing Education Provider logo on the left and with Spring Advisory logo on the right. Spring Advisory, PLLC has been approved by The National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7169. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Spring Advisory, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Spring Advisory, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spring Advisory, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Art Therapy Credentials Board recognizes CE credits granted by NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers. All CE from Spring Advisory can be counted towards ATR, ATR-BC, and ATCS credential renewals for art therapists per ATCB.

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Social Work CE Sponsor, #159.001540

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor, #268.000141

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Marriage and Family Therapy CE Sponsor, #168.000265


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FAQ

  • Q: I finished my course, where is my CE evaluation and exam link?

    A: On your course website, look on the left-hand side menu, and find the menu item to the CE eval and exam link. 

  • Q: I finished my exam, but I did not get my certificate, what happened?

    A: It's highly possible that you misspelled your email address when filling out the form. You can retake the exam to get the certificate resent to you. 

  • Q. I passed the exam by 70%, where is my certificate?

    A: You must pass the exam by over 80% in order to obtain your CE certificate, go back to your course page and access the CE link, retake the exam until you pass by 80%. You will be awarded your CE certificate upon passing at 80% or above.

  • Q: I created an account and paid for the course, but when I go to the dashboard, I didn't see my course, what happened?

    A: If you used PayPal to pay for your registration, you must use the same email address associated with your Paypal account to log in. Also, we often see people create two accounts by mistake due to the misspelling of email addresses. Then the paid course reside in the wrong-email-address account. Unfortunately, this requires manual help. Reach out to the Admin for assistance.

Video: How to use the Spring Advisory Course Website

Compatible Web Technology for Online Course

In order to make sure your course runs well, please make sure your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the following:

  1. The most recent version of one of the web browsers in your PC or MAC computer. 
  2. Javascript enabled
  3. PDF plugin
  4. Graphic and audio output capability
  5. Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
  6. TLS 1.2 is supported by your web browser

CE Requirements and Disclaimer

  • If you require assistance or accommodations for accessibility, please email [email protected]
  • You can find our refund and cancellation policy on our website’s terms of use. By using our website, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of use.
  • The target audience and the instructional level of this program: intermediate
  • There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support in this program. 
  • By taking an online course, in real-time/live or pre-recorded/video, you are required to pass an exam by 80% about the course content in order to obtain your CE Credits and Certificates. 
  • Upon passing the post-test exam at 80% or above, certificates are issued immediately/ within the same 24-hour period. Unforeseen technical failure may cause delays. Please email [email protected] for any issues.  
  • Any misspellings will require you to retake the exam to correct your information. 
  • Our goal is to help maintain and advance the knowledge and skills of doctoral-level psychologists. APA-approved Continuing education (CE) in psychology is an ongoing process consisting of formal learning activities that (1) are relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science; (2) enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues; and (3) allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.