About this live event

Learning Objectives

• Redefine autism through a neurodiversity-affirmative lens, explaining how autism can be conceptualized beyond the deficit model
• Recognize autism in high-masking individuals
• Select and adapt autism assessment tools for affirming practice

Agenda

Live event Instructor(s)

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  Jenifer Goldman, PsyD

  Director of the Assessment Center, Director of Clinical Training

  Dr. Jenifer Goldman is a licensed clinical psychologist serving as PCH’s Director of Clinical Training and Director of the PCH Assessment Center. In these roles, Dr. Goldman manages training programs for students at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels who receive clinical training at PCH and train in-house staff in clinical matters. She additionally conducts and supervises neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for clients in treatment at PCH, as well as within the community. ‍ Dr. Goldman obtained her undergraduate degree from Colby College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors and Distinction in Psychology. After a brief career honing her editing and writing skills, Dr. Goldman pursued her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the George Washington University, culminating in an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at UT Health San Antonio, where she was awarded Clinical Intern of the Year. She obtained expertise in therapy and conducting comprehensive evaluations through postdoctoral training and leadership roles at a neuropsychological assessment practice. Throughout her training and career, Dr. Goldman has provided therapy, psychological assessment, and supervision in a myriad of clinical settings, including outpatient community mental health, private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatric facilities.

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