Autism and Affirming Practices

Thursday, April 16, 2026 (1 – 3 pm ET)

Presenters: Tracy Jalaba, OTD, OTD/L, LRC; Tina Paddock, DPPD, LCSW, MSW; Debra Waters-Roman, Ed.D, LCP, LCSW, MSW and June Wiley, Ph.D., MSW

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CEs:  2 Social Work contact hours

Social workers are serving more individuals on the Autism Spectrum and expanding their practices to include neurodiversity-affirming techniques that acknowledge individuals' strengths (Wagland et al., 2025). During this workshop, participants will learn about neurodiversity-affirming techniques used to support individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families and practice applying them to case scenarios. The goal of this workshop is for participants to leave with a toolbox of neurodiversity-affirming techniques they can use in their own practices to support individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families.

Cost: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS NASW Members: $25 / Non-NASW Member: $40