demystyifying autism and neurodiversity in the workforce

A three part certificate course

What is Presented?

Session 1-Demystifying Autism and Neurodiversity (ND) in the Workforce

1. Autism and ND defined
2. Current Trends in the industry
3. Key Insights and Current Research on Autism
4. Common Struggles in the Workplace
5. Strategies to support
6. Professional and Commercial Resources
   

Session 2-Strategies for EAPs to support the Neurodiverse Employee and how to Train the Trainers 

• Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity (ND)
• Use of Simulations
• Case Study Approach
• Role play and making verbal strategies into visual strategies
  • Psycho-dynamic Model
  • Social Mapping to support Perspective Taking
  • Concept Maps
  • Improv vs Scripted interactions
• Understanding professional Resources

Session 3-Helping Coworkers better understand and support their Neurodiverse colleagues

• AU and ND defined
• Role of Joint Attention
• Behaviors we might see when Joint Attention is a struggle
• Role of Anxiety
• Strategies to support our co-workers
• Professional Resources

Course facilitated by: 

Dr. John Bruno

PDH approval: 2 PDHs per session, 6 PHDs total  Contact Hours: 6

Who Presents?

About the Presenter: Dr. John Bruno

Dr. John Bruno has served as a subject matter expert on Autism and Neurodiversity through workshops, consulting, program development, and national and international conference presentations.  He co-authored the Journal of Employee Assistance’s “The New Imperative of Neurodiversity in the Workplace: What EAPs and Employers need to know” 1^st quarter of 2024 edition.  His presentation by the same name was well received during the 2024 EAP Conference in Indianapolis.  Dr. Bruno received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and was professor at various higher education programs including Florida State University.  

Session 1-Demystifying Autism and Neurodiversity (ND) in the Workforce

Participants will be able to:

1. Define Autism and Neurodiversity
2. Identify Key Autism elements related to the workplace
3. Describe effective strategies for supporting Neurodiverse workers

Session 2-Strategies for Counselors to support the Neurodiverse: Train the Trainers

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify Key Elements related to adults with Autism
2. Describe the relationship of Joint Attention, Emotional Regulation, and Anxious behavior.
3. Implement strategies for creating effective tools for the Neurodiverse

Session 3-Helping Coworkers better understand and support their Neurodiverse colleagues

Participants will be able to:

1. Define Autism and Neurodiversity
2. Discuss key elements in case studies describing common workplace struggles
3. Create tools to help coworkers better understand their Neurodiverse Co-Workers

COST per session

$99 Members

$129 Non Members

COST for entire certificate course of all three sessions

$249 MEMBERS

$349 Non Members

What are the dates for future courses?

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PDHs will be awarded for attendance at this event.

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For more additional questions contact j.rochester@eapassn.org