Understanding the Core Features of Autism
January 31 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend live webinar on Understanding the Core Features of Autism. This presentation is for 1 general CLE hour and if you need CLE credit, you must complete the post-CLE survey or email me your name, NC State Bar # and how long you attended.
Please register below:
When: January 31, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. You may enter the webinar by 12:15 p.m.
Where: Anyplace you have internet
What: As a criminal defense attorney, you may have a client who is on the Autism Spectrum and sometimes it may be difficult to assess if this is the case. This program will give attorneys tools to help identify whether a client may be on the spectrum and the potential need for further psychological testing or evaluation. Further, if the attorney can better understand clients on the spectrum, they can provide a better defense for these clients. The speakers will outline the core features of autism, with emphasis on common differences in the areas of communication, social understanding and interaction, self-management and executive functioning, and regulation of emotions and behaviors. They will highlight how these differences might manifest in individuals with more nuanced presentations of autism.
Who: Louise Southern PhD, LBA, BCBA, is the Associate Clinical Director of the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) and has worked with children and adults across the spectrum in a variety of contexts since 1998. Among other roles, she leads external clinical training initiatives for the organization.
Eb Roberts JD, SPHR, LCMHC, is the General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer for the organization. Prior to joining ASNC, she spent 20 years in the for-profit sector, working primarily in behavioral health hospital administration, outpatient counseling, and engaged in the practice of law.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
