Autism and Mental Health Overlaps

Please join us for this two hour webinar opportunity with Dr. James Clay, PsyD on December 12th from 9am-11am PT.

Autism and Mental Health Overlaps

$75 for ORA Members

Learning Goals + Details

Autism presents in many ways, often intersecting with — and sometimes confusing — symptoms of serious mental illnesses.
This two-hour training will provide a clear and practical understanding of:

• The diverse presentations of autism across age, gender, and functioning levels

• How autism traits can mimic or mask mental health conditions

Through real-world case examples, offered by a psychologist with 30 years of experience in the field and interactive discussion, participants will explore the complexities of diagnosis and care. We’ll keep things engaging and even add a touch of humor along the way to make learning memorable.

Who Should Attend:  DSPs, Program Managers, Frontline Supervisors, Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Counselors, and others seeking to deepen their understanding of autism and mental health.

What You’ll Gain:

• Evidence-based knowledge and tools for practice

• Practical strategies for diagnosis and treatment

Dr. James Clay, PsyD

Dr. Clay is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Degrees from the University of Oregon and Pacific University. 

Dr. Clay has worked as a direct care staff, case manager, protective services investigator, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist.

During Graduate School, he focused on Clinical and Research undertakings with the Dual Diagnosed , as well as adult Neuropsychology.

Over the previous 10 years, Dr. Clay has provided therapy and assessment to people with Depression, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Life Transition Issues and many others. Dr. Clay has provided dozens of speaking engagements to partners throughout the region.