Hypnosis and “Subtle” Presentations of Adult Autism
September 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organization:
CTSCH
Website:
Event Title:
Hypnosis and “Subtle” Presentations of Adult Autism
Agenda:
1:00pm to 1:40pm: Representational Systems, Neurodiversity, About Autism
1:40pm to 2:00pm: Core Characteristics of Autism for Psychotherapy
2:00pm to 3:20pm: Autism Treatment (Understanding the Brain & Sensory/Emotion Regulation)
3:20pm to 4:00pm: Autism Treatment (Relationships & Communication), Hypnosis Application
Dates:
09/19/2025
Location:
Webinar
CE:
3
Contact:
CTSCH@CTSCH.com
Abstract:
Autistic clients commonly experience challenges in hypnosis and psychotherapy when practitioners do not understand their needs and processing style. Unfortunately, current research and knowledge on Autism—and the diverse ways it manifests—has not trickled down to all helping professionals.Many clinicians may be relying on outdated information on Autism and feel ill-equipped to recognize and adapt therapy for Autistic clients—particularly those with “subtle” presentations.This neuro-affirming training is designed to bridge this gap by providing updated information about less-obvious Autism as well as practical tools and insights to help therapists support the emotional, relational and processing needs of Autistic individuals.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify at least 4 features of Autism.
2. Describe at least 3 core characteristics of Autism that are most relevant for psychotherapy.
3. List at least 4 interventions to support processing and emotional differences in Autistic clients.
4. Discuss at 2 interventions for challenges that arise from relationship and communication differences.
References/Bibliography:
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4. Reid, D. B. (2015). Hypnosis Without Empathy? Perspectives From Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Stage Hypnosis. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 58(3), 304–320. https://doorg/10.1080/00029157.2015.1103204
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