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ForwardOCD and Autism: Treatment That Works
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) frequently co-occur, creating diagnostic and treatment challenges for clinicians. In this advanced, 4-hour on-demand course, Dr. Stacey Dobrinsky delves deeper into the nuanced intersection of ASD and OCD to provide clinicians with the tools they need to accurately assess and effectively treat this complex comorbid presentation.
Building upon foundational knowledge, this course goes beyond surface-level symptom overlap—exploring the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral distinctions between the two disorders. Participants will gain insight into advanced assessment techniques, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment adaptations. The course also incorporates case studies to demonstrate how exposure response prevention (ERP) and other behavioral strategies can be tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, with emphasis on communication style, cognitive rigidity, sensory sensitivities, and social-emotional processing.
This course is ideal for mental health professionals with a working knowledge of OCD and ERP who are looking to expand their competence in treating neurodiverse clients.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for an audience of mental health professionals (psychologists, clinicians)
Learning Objectives
- Identify overlapping behaviors between ASD and OCD and explain how they may manifest differently depending on developmental and cognitive factors.
- Differentiate the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral profiles of individuals with OCD versus those with ASD to improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Apply structured assessment strategies to clarify diagnostic ambiguity in cases with potential comorbid OCD and ASD.
- Adapt ERP and other behavioral interventions to better align with the communication, sensory, and executive functioning needs of neurodiverse individuals.
- Evaluate case-based scenarios to formulate individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans for clients with co-occurring OCD and autism.
Additional Information
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 270010-E_Post Test Questions_answers (1).docx | 16.23 KB |
 270010-E_APA Review (1).pdf | 212.57 KB |
| 250146-E_Agenda.docx | 14.75 KB |
| 270010-E_ASWB Review (1) (1).pdf | 87.18 KB |
| 270010-E_JPA (1).pdf | 559.63 KB |
Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
https://anxietyinstitute.com/professional-training/on-demand-cour ses/
Disclosures
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to [email protected] with your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.
Broc Pollinger
Donna Purcell, PsyD
Stacey Dobrinsky
New York State Psychologists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists. # PSY 0290
Awarded credit: 4.0 contact hour(s)
New York State Social Workers
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0233.
Awarded credit: 4.0 contact hour(s).
Available Credit
- 4.00 APA CE
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. - 4.00 ASWB continuing education credits
Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. AKH Inc. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 4.00 continuing education credits. - 4.00 Attendance
Credits: 4.00
- 4.00 NY Psychologists
4.00