06/03/2026
Autism often goes unrecognized in substance use treatment.
Many autistic individuals enter treatment carrying years of misdiagnoses, chronic shame, social exhaustion, and coping strategies that made sense in the context of unmet needs.
What may look like:
• Resistance
• Lack of motivation
• Treatment noncompliance
• Social anxiety
• Personality pathology
• Repeated relapse
…may actually be autism.
Join me for a 3-hour CEU training through NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association where we’ll explore:
✓ Why autism is frequently missed in substance use settings
✓ How substance use may function as a coping strategy for autistic individuals
✓ Autism vs. trauma, ADHD, social anxiety, and personality disorders
✓ Red flags for missed autism
✓ Neurodiversity-affirming assessment and treatment approaches
✓ Practical adaptations you can implement immediately
📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Concord, NH
🎓 3 CE Hours