Navigating the Complex World of ASD for Children & Adolescents of Color-A Parent Perspective

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Learning that your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have a profound impact on parents, caregivers, and other family members. In this highly personal narrative, the presenter, a mother of a child with autism and a licensed clinical social worker, describes her own journey of adjustment to the reality of her child’s autism. Learning to navigate complex service systems and learning how to be a strong advocate are necessary skills needed to ensure that their child receives seamless, timely, and quality services.

Faculty
Danyale Sturdivant, MSSW, LCSW-S, NADD-DDS

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

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Objectives

  • List at least 2 myths of a stereotypical clinical presentation of autism and ADHD.
  • Describe at least 1 possible cultural difference and experiences of oppression faced by African American children with ASD and their families.
  • Identify at least 2 strategies for supporting children of color who have autism and their families
  • Explain at least 2 strategies for supporting children of color who have autism and their families.

Contact

Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

Sessions

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Danyale Sturdivant LCSW, MSSW
Date(s)
Feb 8, 2022
Time
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Check-In Time
8:45 AM
Credit
0.30 - CEU
3.00 - Contact Hours
3.00 - NBCC Hours
3.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Feb 8, 2022
Time
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Fees
$60.00
Registration Fee.
Credits
0.30
CEU
3.00
Contact Hours
3.00
NBCC Hours
3.00
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists