Differential Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The first part of the presentation will cover symptom profiles, origins of discord, and key diagnostic distinctions across TBI, autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. Participants will learn to differentiate overlapping symptoms, provide clear psychoeducation to clients and families, and articulate how these challenges impact family functioning. Emphasis will be placed on empowering families with practical tools and highlighting the role of trauma, particularly within the TBI population, as well as the interaction between physical and psychosocial symptoms.

The second part will focus o...Read moren assessment tools (both formal and informal) and treatment approaches, including an overview of the four pillars of the Brain & Behavior program. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the origins and key features of TBI, autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities to guide effective treatment.
  • Differentiate symptom types (behavioral, cognitive, social, emotional) and distinguish diagnostic symptoms from developmental, personality, and cognitive factors.
  • Provide clear psychoeducation that helps clients and families understand diagnoses and their impact on daily and family functioning.
  • Use assessment tools to identify a client’s current level of functioning and inform individualized, developmentally appropriate interventions.
  • Apply flexible, holistic treatment strategies that build internal regulation and adapt to each client’s needs, strengths, and context.
  • Demonstrate effective rapport-building skills to foster engagement, support relational development, and improve treatment outcomes.

Friday, October 09, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM MDT - 04:00 PM MDT

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$60.00
EARN 6 CE Credit Hours
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About the speakers

Jessica Weijola, LPC

Jessica Weijola, LPC

Colorado Clinical Supervisor
Jessica grew up in upstate New York. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Long Island University in 2011, and her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2013. She has experience supporting incarcerated individuals with mental health evaluations and crisis intervention, and provided intensive in-home therapy for high-risk families. She enjoys baking and spending time with friends, family and her dog Andy.
Clay Dokken, LPC

Clay Dokken, LPC

Program Manager, Therapist
Clay grew up in Southern Minnesota. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Winona State University in 1987, and his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Utah State University in 2007. He works well with adult and youth clientele with anger management, impulsiveness, autism and developmental disability-related type issues. He enjoys music and fishing for his hobbies, and enjoys going out to eat for steak and seafood.

CE Information - Earn 6 CE Credit Hours including

1  Understanding TBI, Autism, ADHD, and Developmental Disabilities: Foundations for Clinical Practice Hour
1  Differential Diagnosis and Symptom Differentiation Across Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Conditions Hour
1  Family Functioning, Psychoeducation, and Communication Strategies Hour
1  Trauma and TBI: Assessment and Clinical Implications Hour
1  Assessment Strategies for Individualized Treatment Planning Hour
1  Holistic Intervention, Rapport Building, and the Brain & Behavior Four-Pillar Model Hour

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