AUTISM IN ADULTS OVER 50
Join us for a free informative webinar about Autism in older adulthood. This webinar is designed for individuals, family members, educators, clinicians, and allies. The presenter, psychologist Dr. Doug Schmidt has decades of experience supporting Autistic individuals and older adults. This presentation offers a neuroaffirming framework for empowering Autistic adults over 50.
You’ll Learn About:
- The challenges faced by Autistic adults as they age
- When and why older adults seek Autism assessments
- What Autism assessments involve
- Helpful strategies for supporting older Autistic individuals
- How psychologists and other allied health professionals can provide support
Speaker
Clinical and School Psychologist
Dr. Doug Schmidt (he/him) is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Clinical Psychologist who has worked extensively in primary care, school, and rehabilitation settings. With thirty years of experience assessing and treating ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism, Dr. Schmidt also assists clients overcoming anxiety, mood, and self-regulation difficulties. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with ADHD Coaching. Dr. Schmidt is involved in comprehensive ADHD assessments as part of the Multidisciplinary Team at Possibilities. He also provides therapy for teens, adults, and families, and coaching support for parents of children 12 years and younger.
