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Empowerment Through Understanding: Adult ADHD and Autism

This course was built for adults who want to genuinely understand how their brain works — not just manage symptoms, but understand the neuroscience behind attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sensory experience in ways that actually make sense of their daily life.

You will leave with a clearer picture of your own brain, practical skills you can use right away, and a framework for building supports that fit who you actually are. The content is grounded in clinical psychology and neuroscience, and created by a psychologist who navigates neurodivergence and chronic illness herself.

This course is for adults who are newly diagnosed, recently identified, or simply ready to understand themselves more fully — and who want tools that were built for their brain, not borrowed from somewhere else.

  • 2 hours

    Video duration

  • 5 hours

    Training duration

  • 3 Ebooks

    Free of charge

  • 38 learners

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    What you are going to learn:

    Unlock the keys to self-discovery and knowledge in our online course, "Empowerment Through Understanding: Adult ADHD and Autism." These modules are tailored for individuals navigating adult ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and for the professionals who support those individuals. Gain insights, strategies, and coping mechanisms to navigate daily life with confidence and purpose. Dr. Monica Blied, an expert in ADHD and autism, will guide you through engaging lessons and practical exercises. Learn about the co-occurrence of ADHD with ASD, screening questions for diagnosis, and executive functioning strategies. Join us on this transformative journey to unlock your true potential.



     

    Course Highlights:

    • Overview and Overlap of ADHD and Autism
    • DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria
    • Executive Functioning Skills
    • Psychological Testing for ADHD and Autism
    • Strategies for Self-Management
    • Skills to Overcome and Prevent Autistic Burnout
    • Support Options and Whole-Health Care
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    Meet the Instructor

    Hi! I’m Dr. Monica Blied, PhD, she/her, founder of the Faces of Health app and online mental health-building courses. I combine my expertise as a clinical psychologist and neuroscience practitioner with my everyday experiences living with chronic illnesses and neurodivergence, to design tools that help people learn to live fuller lives.

    At Faces of Health, we believe that stress management is a key pathway to achieve optimal physical and mental health.  Therefore, my team and I put our expertise & experiences to work and engage our communities to help solve problems caused by chronic stress for ourselves and for others.
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    Dr. Sandra Alfaro Beltran, PsyD.

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    Dr. Blied is an authority on neurodiversity and presents the information in an easily accessible way. This course is good for professionals as well as laypeople looking for ways to help offer support to a neurodiverse relative or seek support for themselves. The material includes a review of research and the technicalities of neurodiversity, practical strategies for improving quality of life, and great recommended resources. Dr. Blied presents this material with a warm and welcoming disposition and in short blocks, packed with information.
    Adult Autism & ADHD Course student- Jeremy treat, lmft, he/him
    “The online course is well worth the investment! Dr. Blied expertly breaks down complex concepts in a way that anyone can understand. She gives you strategies that are easy to implement and that are evidence-based. Highly recommend!” 
    Mindfulness course student- Dr. kerry-ann williams, md, she/her
    "I love your humor and I think you provided a lot of skills that people can use themselves and/or with clients. I believe your training is invaluable & will be so helpful for all people."
    mindfulness course student - Mx. Van Ethan Levy, LMFT, he/him
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    I am very passionate about our students who may be struggling in school because of messages they internalized about not being good enough — when actually they were undiagnosed or underdiagnosed with ADHD or autism, without being given any way to move  forward that might be accessible for them. What I appreciate about the modules in particular is both the psychoeducation and the strength-based approach, where students can work with their strengths instead of the lifelong challenge of trying to make themselves operate in a way that doesn't naturally fit. Especially for our BIPOC students, the messaging there — connected to social and community messaging — really matters. The other piece, relating back to our BIPOC students, is also that it's coming from you. 
    They're getting to see someone who is not who they imagine as the person leading this. Your shared lived experience, seeing that you're sharing professionally and from lived experience — for a lot of our students who have academic and career goals, that was an additional strength for them. I would describe Faces of Health as user-friendly, well-informed, research-backed content aligned with very practical strategies and tools that are strength-based, and that highlight to the user how they are able to do things and use the strengths they already hold in ways that would be helpful for them. I would not say there is a resource out there that we have found to be comparable.
    Dr. Ghada Osman, Faculty Director & Clinical Supervisor, Mental Health, MiraCosta College Student Health Services    
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    More about this course

    We are excited to invite you to embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment as we delve into the intricate world of neurodivergent conditions. This course is specifically tailored for individuals and professionals who are navigating adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

     In this comprehensive course, we will guide you through an exploration of these complex brain styles, offering you valuable insights and strategies that will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the ADHD-Autism world. You will gain the tools necessary to navigate your daily life with confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Our instructor, Dr. Monica Blied, understands the nuances and intricacies of ADHD and autism, and is here to support you every step of the way. Through engaging lessons and practical exercises, you will discover how to harness the strengths and talents that come with neurodivergence, while also learning effective coping mechanisms for any challenges that may arise. 

    Using a strengths-based approach, Dr. Blied will explain how these individuals' diagnosis may get missed in childhood, how you can begin to identify these individuals in your therapy practice, and how you can support them in seeking formal evaluation. You will learn about the co-occurrence of ADHD with ASD and specific medical conditions, along with important considerations for differential diagnosis. You will also discover new screening questions to ask yourself or your adult clients who suspect they may be autistic or have ADHD. You will also learn executive functioning strategies that can be utilized right away to help break through the challenges of having a neurodiverse brain style in a neurotypical world, while pursuing the gifts that are inherent within them. 

    Whether you are seeking personal growth or professional development, "Empowerment Through Understanding: Adult ADHD and Autism" will provide you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in many aspects of life. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your fullest potential.

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