We now know that 1 out of every 36 people is autistic – that’s about one child in every classroom! However, many bright autistic students are not recognized or diagnosed, because they camouflage and blend in well with non-autistic students. Recent research suggests that there are still significant numbers of undiagnosed autistics and that accurate diagnosis can be lifechanging for these individuals and their families. However, many parents, educators, and clinicians continue to rely on an outdated understanding of autism. This presentation will help parents and educators understand how to recognize bright autistic students who camouflage.

With Donna Henderson, Psy.D. Clinical neuropsychologist and co-author of Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else

This virtual presentation is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

Donna Henderson, Psy.D.

Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over 30 years. She is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals, particularly those who camouflage, and she is co-author (with Drs. Sarah Wayland and Jamell White) of two books: Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else (a bestseller on Amazon) and Is This Autism? A companion guide for diagnosing. Dr. Henderson’s professional home is The Stixrud Group in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she provides neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for children, adolescents, and adults who would like to understand themselves better. She is a sought-after lecturer on the less obvious presentations of autism, autistic girls and women, PDA, and on parenting children with complex profiles. She also provides case consultations and neurodiversity-affirmative training for other healthcare professionals.