Autism: A Constellation of Traits | 1 CE Credit

CARE Counseling has partnered with Megan Helmen, Psy.D., L.P. to provide an overview on the constellation of traits with Autism. Dr. Helmen became specialized in autism and pediatric neuropsychology during her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship. For the past 9 years, Dr. Helmen has had the privilege of providing neuropsychological evaluations for children with a variety of developmental concerns in an outpatient clinical setting. She will be sharing about her experiences to support clinicians in identifying and conceptualizing the traits of Autism.

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Level of programming is introductory: assumes minimal familiarity with the topic. 

This Grand Rounds is designed to help participants: 

• Name common traits associated with Autism.
• Recognize ways to identify notable traits throughout therapeutic process.
• Describe effective interventions and resources once identified. 

The presentation is designated for CARE Counseling mental health professionals (LP, LPC/LPCC, MFT/LMFT, LGSW/LICSW, LADC), pre-licensed mental health practitioners, and students.  

CARE Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CARE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  

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About the Presenter: 

Having worked with autistic children and their families in high school and college, Dr. Helmen decided that she wanted to be the person at the start of the diagnostic process who provided supportive, informed care. She specialized in autism and pediatric neuropsychology during her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship. For the past 9 years, Dr. Helmen has had the privilege of providing neuropsychological evaluations for children with a variety of developmental concerns in an outpatient clinical setting. Dr. Helmen developed a special interest in assessment of ‘subtle but significant’ presentations of autism and 2E (gifted + has a disability). Dr. Helmen opened a new private practice, Developmental Discoveries, PLLC, in August 2022. 

*The speaker has indicated one conflict of interest, naming of place of work during the presentation; however, there was no commercial support for this training.