Gender Diversity In Autistic Clients: An ethical perspective - 2023 Conference
This is an on demand, pre-recorded training
|On demand online via recording link
In this session the presenters discuss the ethical imperative to help autistic clients access gender affirming care. 1.0 Law & Ethics CEs upon completion Watch the recording and complete an evaluation to earn your CE credit.
Time & Location
This is an on demand, pre-recorded training
On demand online via recording link
About the Event
Gender Diversity In Autistic Clients: An ethical perspective (Sponsored by Antioch University Sexuality Certificate Programs)
Session Description
Autonomy and dignity are key ethical principles in psychiatric and psychological codes of ethics. Yet, when working with autistic individuals who are gender-diverse, allistic and cisgender clinicians can unintentionally take away client dignity and autonomy by disbelieving or stigmatizing clients’ gender identities. Lack of awareness or discomfort around autism and gender diversity can lead clinicians to assumptions and interventions that damage both client rapport and client mental health; discouraging clients from being honest with clinicians about their mental health, and potentially leading to harm. Clinicians must take an intersectional view of their autistic client’s gender identities to reduce stigma and recognize the needs of the whole person. Facilitating access to gender affirming care is an important part of caring for gender-diverse clients, including those who are autistic. The presenters will discuss the ethical…
Tickets
1.0 Law & Ethics CEs
You will receive the streaming link to view the training at your convenience, and the CE evaluation link. The session evaluation must be completed to earn the CEs.
$35.00
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