Enhancing Clinical Supervision: Supporting Autistic and other Neurodivergent Therapists in Clinical Settings
Enroll in the Online Self-Study and complete the training on your own schedule
1.5 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians
Clinical supervision of autistic therapists must address challenges such as sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and biases, which can impact supervisees' well-being and hinder the utilization of their clinical strengths.
Creating inclusive and supportive supervisory practices is essential to fostering their professional growth, leadership opportunities, and overall success
Autistic therapists often face unique challenges in the workplace, including managing sensory sensitivities, navigating differences in communication styles, and confronting biases or misunderstandings from supervisors and colleagues. These challenges can contribute to burnout, underutilization of clinical strengths, and missed opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Addressing these barriers is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that values the unique contributions of autistic professionals and supports their well-being and career advancement.
This course equips clinical supervisors with the knowledge and skills to effectively support autistic therapists in clinical mental health settings. Participants will learn how to adapt supervisory approaches to meet the diverse needs of autistic professionals, emphasizing neurodiversity as a strength rather than a deficit. By integrating neuro inclusive practices and addressing systemic barriers, participants will enhance workplace dynamics, support the professional development of autistic therapists, and contribute to improved clinical outcomes for clients.
Register for the 1.5 CE Online Self-Study for $45
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Instructor
Morganne Crouser, LICSW 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.
How you will benefit from this course:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of autistic therapists in clinical practice.
- Learn how to create an inclusive and supportive supervisory environment that fosters professional growth and well-being.
- Enhance your supervisory skills by integrating neurodiversity-informed practices that benefit both therapists and their clients.
- Contribute to reducing stigma and burnout for autistic professionals while promoting equity and inclusion in your workplace.
- Earn 1.5 CE credits while advancing your ability to support diverse teams effectively.
What you will learn:
- How to apply the neurodiversity framework to better understand and support autistic therapists.
- Practical strategies for implementing neuro-inclusive supervisory practices, including structured communication and tailored accommodations.
- Methods for identifying and addressing systemic barriers that autistic therapists face, with a focus on reducing bias and fostering career advancement.
- Tools to promote resilience, reduce burnout, and harness the unique clinical strengths of autistic professionals for improved workplace and client outcomes.
Morganne Crouser, LICSW, is an experienced clinician and educator specializing in neurodiversity and inclusive practices within mental health care. With their expertise, they provide actionable insights and practical tools to enhance your clinical supervision and support of diverse professionals, particularly autistic therapists. Morganne brings a deep understanding of neurodiversity as a strength, helping you reframe traditional supervisory methods to better accommodate and support autistic clinicians.
This course will empower you to become a more inclusive, effective, and compassionate clinical supervisor while expanding your professional expertise.
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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.
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: Instructions for attending and completing a course can be found here.
This program was recorded March 21, 2025.