Practitioner Course

Autistic Neurology in Teens and Adults

Recognising Autism in High-Masking and Undiagnosed Patients
Format

Online Course
2 lessons

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

2 hours total

Presenter

Lana Ferris

About this course

With autism now estimated to affect 1 in 34 people - a figure that has surged in recent years - many individuals, especially teens and adults, remain undiagnosed. For clinicians, this presents a crucial need to develop skills in recognising and supporting people on the autism spectrum, particularly those who may be masking their symptoms.

This comprehensive webinar will guide you through the nuances of autism in high-masking and undiagnosed patients. In the first part, you’ll build confidence in recognising autism through effective screening and diagnostic procedures designed to support your practice. You’ll gain insights into identifying autism’s subtle signs, enabling you to work more effectively with patients who may otherwise go unrecognised.

In the second part, we’ll provide practical resources for supporting autistic patients, who commonly face higher risks of comorbid conditions. With 30–50% also experiencing ADHD, 30% dealing with anxiety and depression, and others prone to epilepsy, sleep disorders, obesity, and gastrointestinal issues, these patients are often treated for their comorbidities while underlying autism remains undetected.

By learning targeted lifestyle, herbal, and pharmaceutical strategies, you can offer personalised care that addresses autism and its unique challenges. Join us for this essential training and make a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most.
What you receive:
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions
  • A 30-day money back guarantee

From this course you will

  • Increase your skill in recognising autism in high-masking teen and adult individuals
  • Know what the next steps are if you suspect a patient is on the spectrum
  • Learn effective communication strategies tailored for autistic patients
  • Build trust and rapport with your autistic patients
    Know the common co-occurring health conditions in autistic adults and how to manage these
  • Provide more inclusive and accommodating care
  • Create a more autism-friendly healthcare environment
  • Offer specific treatments for your autistic patients' unique needs

What's in this course

Your Presenter

LANA FERRIS ND

Dr Lana Ferris is a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, WA. She specializes in mental health, eating disorders, and transgender health. In addition, she especially enjoys working with complex trauma, highly sensitive people, and burnout. Dr Lana takes a medical approach that is compassionate and personable, yet evidence based and thorough. As a naturopathic doctor, complex cases are some of Dr Lana’s favorite. She relishes the process of deciphering the relationship between seemingly unrelated symptoms. 

Her practice is also informed by her core values: reliability, connection, presence, and inclusivity. Reliability means she is dedicated to being responsive to messages and consistent in providing seamless care. Being truly present is something she strives for in every interaction. This ensures that her patients receive the unwavering attention and support they deserve.

She is committed to providing a judgment-free and welcoming space for everyone regardless of race, size, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Moreover, Dr Lana firmly embraces “Health at Every Size” as she understands that well-being transcends a number on a scale. Lastly, she provides trauma informed care and works with you to make sure you feel comfortable seeking care for sensitive topics. Her journey to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor started at Whitworth in Spokane WA for her undergraduate. She then finished at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). Dr Lana completed multiple clinical rotations in mental health, transgender health, and addiction medicine.
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