In-Service: Autism and LGBTQAI+: Intersectionality and Treatment Implications

When
06/19/2025
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Location
ZOOM

Registration

Member registration
Members receive free CEUs
Non-Member Registration with CEUs – $5.00
Non-members pay $5 for CEU certificate.
Non-Member Registration without CEUs
Free for non-members if no CEU's are needed

Title: Autism and LGBTQAI+: Intersectionality and Treatment Implications

Speaker and Degree: Damon Bryan, LMFT

Description: Evan Done, Associate Director at the Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) and appointed to Behavioral Health Commission by Gov. Cox

Description:Research has shown that LGBTQAI+ individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with Autism than heterosexual, cisgender individuals. In this in-service presentation, attendees will learn about intersectionalities between Autism and LGBTQAI+ populations. We will explore the concept of Autism as an identity vs. a mental health disorder, and will discuss neurodiversity-affirming practices and treatment philosophies. We will also examine possible explanations for the higher prevalence of Autism in the LGBTQAI+ population, and the resulting treatment.

Learning Objectives: Based on this presentation I…

1...will gain a greater understanding of the intersectionalities between the Autistic and LGBTQAI+ populations.

2...will learn treatment approaches and considerations that are in line with neurodiversity-affirming principles and best practices.

3...will learn about Autism as an identity vs. a mental health disorder, and explored implications for working with clients who are both Autistic and LGBTQAI+.

CEU’s have been approved by Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and Utah Psychological Association.

CEUs are free for Guild members & $5 for non‐members, per meeting. If you do not want a CEU certificate, attendance is free to the public but still require that you register.