Power Hour: Supporting Neurodivergent Families: Navigating Fear, Isolation, and Community Understanding

CEU Creations presents:
Supporting Neurodivergent Families: Navigating Fear, Isolation, and Community Understanding

FEATURING:

• Key challenges families of neurodivergent children face and how to offer support
• Strategies to reduce stigma, navigate debates, and foster inclusion

EVENT INFO:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time

COST:

Early Bird Registration: $14.99
After July 29th, registration is: $19.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers:
ASWB ACE – 1 General CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors:
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

Counseling Skill Group:
3. Treatment Plan.
4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

OVERVIEW:

This 1-hour session is designed for professionals who support families of neurodivergent children / adults. The training will explore the emotional challenges these families face, such as feelings of isolation, fear of saying the wrong thing, and, for some, the pressures of constant caregiving. It will also address how divisions within the autism community and broader societal attitudes impact families. By understanding these challenges, participants will gain insight into how to create more supportive, inclusive environments for neurodivergent children and their families.

By attending our workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify the emotional and social challenges that families of neurodivergent individuals face.
• Explain how stigma, societal pressures, and language debates within the autism community affect families and shape their experiences.
• List strategies for offering practical support to families, including how to address safety concerns and social isolation.
• Describe the role of the broader community in reducing stigma and fostering a sense of belonging for the whole family.

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Log in and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation

PRESENTER BIO:

Crystal Polk, LISW-CP
Advocate and Therapist

Crystal Polk, LISW-CP, is dedicated to empowering family systems within the disability
community, with a strong focus on promoting caregiver self-care and sibling support. She
founded Better Tomorrow Therapy in Charleston, SC, offering mental health services to support
the well-being of parents and siblings in families navigating complex challenges. With a
background in psychology from the University of Michigan and social work from Wayne State
University, she has a diverse history in mental health, including in-home therapy services and
community-based prevention programs. Crystal also worked as a school-based therapist in
South Carolina, where she supports children and families. Her advocacy work was featured in
the caregiver documentary, UNSEEN. Outside of her professional commitments,
Crystal enjoys spending time with her family, riding bikes, and exploring the beautiful waters of
the Carolinas.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete a short Test Drive on Zoom.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and complete an online evaluation.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours. A certificate will not be issued unless the evaluation is complete.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General continuing education credit.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 1 CE Credit 
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
 
COUNSELORS: 1 Contact hour
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS:  This course has been approved by CEU Creations, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1 CE. NAADAC Provider # 324725, CEU Creations is responsible for all aspects of its programming. 

NURSES: 1 Contact hour. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.  

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.

Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.