Enhancing Clinical Supervision: Supporting Autistic and other Neurodivergent Therapists in Clinical Settings

Description

This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 clinical CE hours for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

Neurodivergent clinicians often bring extraordinary insight, empathy, and skill to their work—yet many face systemic barriers, burnout, and supervision models that don’t fit.
For too long, neurodivergent clinicians have had to adapt to systems that weren’t built with them in mind. This course helps you change that—by creating supervision that validates, uplifts, and empowers every step of the way.

It’s not just about doing better—it’s about rethinking what support truly means. Through this course, you’ll learn how to foster a supervisory environment where neurodivergent therapists can show up fully, grow confidently, and feel genuinely seen.

Morganne Crouser, LICSW, is a clinical leader, supervisor, and neurodivergent advocate with deep expertise in trauma-informed care, autism, ADHD, and inclusive supervision. As Clinical Director at Adult Autism Assessment and a Program Director at Justice Resource Institute, Morganne supports a diverse team of diagnosticians and clinicians across the country.

Drawing from lived experience and current research, Morganne approaches these learning objectives with clarity, compassion, and a neuro-affirming lens—offering both insight and hands-on tools you can immediately apply.

The course explores the definition and range of neurodivergence, the myths that often marginalize autistic clinicians, the unique skills and experiences neurodivergent therapists bring to the field, and ethical responsibilities in supervision. Participants will learn how to implement inclusive supervisory practices, provide reasonable accommodations, and promote resilience while addressing systemic inequities.

Topics include communication differences, masking, rejection sensitivity, assistive technologies, work environment adaptations, burnout prevention, and how to build collaborative supervisory relationships that reduce stigma and foster autonomy.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize clinical strengths and challenges: Learn how to support neurodivergent therapists through a neurodiversity-informed lens.

• Use inclusive supervision tools: Incorporate specific accommodations, communication methods, and support structures to enhance supervision.

• Support equity and resilience: Understand systemic barriers and how to reduce stigma, promote self-advocacy, and protect against burnout.

Why this course?

• Evidence-based, neuro-affirming framework: Grounded in current research and ethical guidelines, this course offers practical tools backed by science.

• Expert-led and experience-informed: Morganne brings professional authority and personal insight to the subject matter—creating a uniquely impactful learning experience.

• Created for your clinical reality: Whether you’re a new or seasoned supervisor, you’ll leave with tools you can implement immediately to better support your team.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply the lens of neurodiversity to the understanding of the unique skills, strengths, and challenges of autistic therapists.

• Illustrate neuro-inclusive supervisory practices by applying structured communication and individualized accommodations.

• Identify systemic barriers faced by autistic therapists and discuss strategies to reduce stigma and burnout while promoting professional growth.

With growing numbers of neurodivergent professionals entering the mental health field, creating affirming supervision is no longer optional—it’s essential. Let this course equip you to lead with empathy, flexibility, and clarity.

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Format and Access

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Instruction consists of 1.5 hours of video instruction and an evaluation.

Course Details

Availability: 

From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend: 

This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services. This continuing education course is designed for licensed behavioral health professionals and provides training in suicide prevention using expressive arts as an integrative approach. However, this is not a creative arts therapy course and does not provide training in creative arts therapy.

Teaching Methods: 

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

How to Attend: 

Course access and completion instructions.

Instructor and Disclosures

Instructor

About Morganne Crouser, LICSW

Morganne Crouser is an independently licensed clinical social worker with expertise in the areas of trauma-informed care and issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. In their position as a Program Director at Justice Resource Institute, Morganne provides clinical supervision and support to multiple programs serving children, adolescents, and families across Massachusetts. As the Clinical Director at Adult Autism Assessment, Morganne supervises a team of diagnosticians located across the United States and provides assessments for ADHD and Autism for clients in Massachusetts. Outside of work, Morganne enjoys pottery, exploring new places and spending time with their children.

Disclosure Statement: 

The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

CE Hours

This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.

The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.

This course is a non-interactive, online self-study.

Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of completion to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.

Accommodations and Policies

Close Captioning is available for live webinars and recorded video presentations.

You can click on the following links to view our policies:

• Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities.
• Cancellation Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Support Options
• Disclosure Statement