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An Overview of the Most Up to Date Treatments for Autistic Individuals

This workshop provides clinicians with an updated overview of evidence-based and emerging treatments used to support Autistic individuals across the lifespan. The session begins with a foundational understanding of neurodiversity frameworks and recent research developments in Autism. Participants will then be introduced to a range of contemporary treatment modalities—including Unstuck and On Target, PEERS, Social Thinking, CBT, DBT, Polyvagal Theory approaches, and Interoception work—and will learn how each modality targets specific areas such as executive functioning, social communication, emotional regulation, and body awareness. Through a clinically oriented review of these interventions, attendees will gain practical tools for integrating these approaches into treatment planning and supporting Autistic clients in a strengths-based and individualized manner.

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An Overview of the Most Up to Date Treatments for Autistic Individuals

Monday, June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Jeffrey Kranzler, PhD, LCSW-C

Course Length: 2 Hours

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate between core neurodiversity principles and traditional deficit-based models of Autism, citing at least two implications for clinical practice.
Summarize recent evidence-based findings in Autism research and identify how these findings inform treatment planning across the lifespan.
Describe and compare at least three contemporary treatment modalities used with Autistic individuals (e.g., PEERS, Unstuck and On Target, DBT, Interoception) and identify clinical indications for each.

This workshop Offers 2 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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This workshop provides clinicians with an updated overview of evidence-based and emerging treatments used to support Autistic individuals across the lifespan. The session begins with a foundational understanding of neurodiversity frameworks and recent research developments in Autism. Participants will then be introduced to a range of contemporary treatment modalities—including Unstuck and On Target, PEERS, Social Thinking, CBT, DBT, Polyvagal Theory approaches, and Interoception work—and will learn how each modality targets specific areas such as executive functioning, social communication, emotional regulation, and body awareness. Through a clinically oriented review of these interventions, attendees will gain practical tools for integrating these approaches into treatment planning and supporting Autistic clients in a strengths-based and individualized manner.

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate between core neurodiversity principles and traditional deficit-based models of Autism, citing at least two implications for clinical practice.
Summarize recent evidence-based findings in Autism research and identify how these findings inform treatment planning across the lifespan.
Describe and compare at least three contemporary treatment modalities used with Autistic individuals (e.g., PEERS, Unstuck and On Target, DBT, Interoception) and identify clinical indications for each.

Agenda:

(20 minutes)

Understanding Neurodiversity and Its Clinical Implications

Neurodiversity vs. pathology models
Strength-based conceptualization of Autism
(30 minutes)

Review of Current Autism Research

Key updates in ASD diagnostics, prevalence, and developmental understanding
Research on co-occurring conditions (ADHD, anxiety, sensory differences)
Evidence for early intervention vs. lifespan approaches

(20 minutes)

Executive Functioning & Social Cognition Interventions

Unstuck and On Target: treats flexibility, planning, and problem solving
PEERS: evidence-based social skills for adolescents and adults
Social Thinking: frameworks for perspective-taking and social interpretation
Indications for which clients benefit from which modality

(30 minutes)

Emotion Regulation & Somatic-Based Interventions

DBT adaptations for Autistic individuals
CBT modifications for ASD cognition and communication styles
Interoception work: Karen Mahler’s model for emotional awareness
Polyvagal-informed interventions
How these approaches help with anxiety, shutdowns, meltdowns, and sensory overload

1:05–1:20 (10 minutes)

Integrating Modalities Across the Lifespan

Treatment considerations for children, teens, and adults
Building individualized treatment plans
Case examples demonstrating integrated approaches

(10 minutes)

Discussion, Q&A, and Clinical Application

Address participant questions
Review practical tools and takeaways
Identify next steps in clinician training

This presentation is open to:

Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Level: intermediate

Level of Clinician: intermediate

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

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