Autism, Aging, and Healthcare Needs

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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

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder, was first identified almost eighty years ago. As both the prevalence of the disorder and research into the disorder has increased over the last eight decades, unfortunately little information is still available into the needs of aging autistic adults. This informative and interactive workshop will provide participants with awareness and insights into the world of the needs of aging adults, ages 50+, with an Autism diagnosis. Information provided in this presentation will address the presence of older autistic adults in society, their changing and increasing healthcare needs and mental healthcare concerns, limitations to service access across healthcare fields, and general care and concerns of aging. Through a presentation on recent research in the area of autistic aging, limitations in current information and practices will be highlighted. Participants will learn to recognize the challenges facing aging autistic adults living in our society.

Faculty
Molly Marus-Quinley, MSW, LCSWA
Psychotherapist
Neurodiversity Empowerment Services
Cary, NC

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.

Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.



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This project is/was supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number U1QHP28734, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.”

“The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support."

Objectives

  • Describe issues in accessing healthcare services by aging autistic adults;
  • Identify co-occurring mental health concerns for the aging autistic populations;
  • Discuss the limitations to current research base on autism and aging;
  • Explain the importance of identifying service needs early for aging autistic adults;
  • Name the impact of de-institutionalization practices on aging autistic adults.
  • Understand the history of issues related to diversity, social and economic inequities as it relates to the impact of overall health of autistic adults.
  • Define and describe the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to autistic adult's engagement with the healthcare system.

Contact

Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

Sessions

Jun 17, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Mary Marus MSW, LCSWA
Date(s)
Jun 17, 2022
Time
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Check-In Time
8:15 AM
Credit
0.30 - CEU
3.00 - Contact Hours
3.00 - NBCC Hours
3.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
Live Webinar
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Jun 17, 2022
Time
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location
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