Tri-State Webinar: Masking and Mental Health

by TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS)

Meet Online
January 27, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:15 pm
Check In
at 3:15 pm

Course description

Webinar Description: 

Autistic Self-Advocate, and developmental psychologist, Dr. Jacquelyn Fede will provide a brief overview of what masking is, what it can look like, why it is done and its implications for the mental health of autistic people. Tips for minimizing masking will be provided.

Learning Objectives

        After attending this webinar participants will:

  1. Be able to explain what masking is
  2. Be able to identify what masking can look like
  3. Understand why autistic people may mask
  4. Understand the ways masking influences autistic people

Presenter Information: 

Jacquelyn Fede, PhD, is a super fun, Autistic Self-Advocate, developmental psychologist and program evaluator.  Her research interests include immigration policy, autism, and community engagement.  She uses her experience to help educate others about autism through lecturing, blogging and consulting on evaluation projects.  A full scholarship Division 1 athlete in college, Dr. Fede continues to meet her sensory needs by seeking extreme physical activity.  She also enjoys the use of creativity and art for expression.  

Refund Policy

Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.

Details

DATE & TIME
January 27, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:15 pm
Check In
at 3:15 pm
Q&A will follow the webinar
LOCATION
Zoom
FORMAT
Meet Online 0.75 Professional Learning Contact Hours
PROVIDER(S)
TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS)
CONTACT
Terri Swanson
9135228010
TRAINER
Jaqueline Fede, Ph.D.
Autistic Self-Advocate, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Autism Level UP!

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