Beyond the Deficit Model: Neurodiversity-Affirmative Adult Autism Assessment
Schedule
Mon Mar 10 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
11965 Venice Blvd Ste. 202, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90066 | Venice, CA
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PCH Lunch and Learn: Assessing Autism. Earn 1 APA CE at this event! Join us for an insightful session, in-person at 11965 Venice Blvd. #304, Los Angeles, CA 90066 or virtually. Get ready to enhance your skills and knowledge in this important area. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow with us!
Date: Monday, March 10th
Time: 11:30am-12:00pm Networking Hour, Presentation begins at 12:00pm
Admission Fee: $20
About the Event
This presentation redefines autism through a neurodiversity-affirmative lens, moving beyond the traditional deficit-based model to highlight autism as a natural and valuable variation of human cognition. A key focus will be on recognizing autism in high-masking individuals, who often camouflage their traits to meet neurotypical expectations, making identification more complex. We will also explore how to select and adapt autism assessment tools to align with affirming practices, ensuring accurate and supportive identification. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of autism, develop strategies for recognizing diverse autistic presentations, and learn how to implement assessment approaches that validate and empower neurodivergent individuals.
Learning Objectives
-Redefine autism through a neurodiversity-affirmative lens, explaining how autism can be conceptualized beyond the deficit model.
-Recognize autism in high-masking individuals.
-Select and adapt autism assessment tools for affirming practice.
Hosted by Jenifer Goldman, PsyD
Dr. Jenifer Goldman is a licensed clinical psychologist serving as PCH’s Director of Clinical Training and Director of the PCH Assessment Center. In these roles, Dr. Goldman manages training programs for students at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels who receive clinical training at PCH and trains in-house staff in clinical matters. She additionally conducts and supervises neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for clients in treatment at PCH, as well as within the community.
Dr. Goldman obtained her undergraduate degree from Colby College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors and Distinction in Psychology. After a brief career honing her editing and writing skills, Dr. Goldman pursued her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the George Washington University, culminating in an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at UT Health San Antonio, where she was awarded Clinical Intern of the Year. She obtained expertise in therapy and conducting comprehensive evaluations through postdoctoral training and leadership roles at a neuropsychological assessment practice. Throughout her training and career, Dr. Goldman has provided therapy, psychological assessment, and supervision in a myriad of clinical settings, including outpatient community mental health, private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatric facilities.
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Where is it happening?
11965 Venice Blvd Ste. 202, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90066, 11965 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-3954, United States,Los Angeles, California, VeniceEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
