ETHOS Institute will present an advanced clinical training for behavioral health professionals on Friday, February 20, 2026 that takes a deep dive into the clinical presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Moving beyond stereotypes, the webinar will examine how autism is frequently masked or misdiagnosed as personality or mood disorders.

Participants earn 1 CE credit hour. Register here.

The live, interactive webinar from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM will be presented by Bill Reichle, NCC, LPC, LPCMH of Bill Reichle Consulting. Bill is a practicing therapist with expertise in special education. He earned a master’s in Special Education with Academic and Behavioral Support Emphasis from Penn State University, an executive master’s in School and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelors in Family and Human Services with Special Education Minor from the University of Oregon.

Trainees will explore the “Double Empathy Problem,” decode high-risk language, and address complex co-morbidities like eating disorders and addiction. The course emphasizes practical, neuro-affirming strategies for assessment and treatment.

Learning Objectives

    • Identify common “masked” presentations of autism and distinguish them from BPD, OCD, and Anxiety.

    • Differentiate between genuine suicidal intent and autistic burnout/sensory overwhelm using the “Language of Distress” model.

    • Explain the “Double Empathy Problem” and its impact on the therapeutic alliance.

    • Recognize the sensory-based drivers of ARFID and Substance Use Disorder in autistic clients.

    • Adapt CBT modalities to be neuro-affirming rather than compliance-based.

 

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Autism in Mental Health | Behavioral Health Training Webinar | Feb. 20

Jan 26, 2026

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ETHOS Institute will present an advanced clinical training for behavioral health professionals on Friday, February 20, 2026 that takes a deep dive into the clinical presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Moving beyond stereotypes, the webinar will examine how autism is frequently masked or misdiagnosed as personality or mood disorders.

Participants earn 1 CE credit hour. Register here.

The live, interactive webinar from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM will be presented by Bill Reichle, NCC, LPC, LPCMH of Bill Reichle Consulting. Bill is a practicing therapist with expertise in special education. He earned a master’s in Special Education with Academic and Behavioral Support Emphasis from Penn State University, an executive master’s in School and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelors in Family and Human Services with Special Education Minor from the University of Oregon.

Trainees will explore the "Double Empathy Problem," decode high-risk language, and address complex co-morbidities like eating disorders and addiction. The course emphasizes practical, neuro-affirming strategies for assessment and treatment.

Learning Objectives

    • Identify common "masked" presentations of autism and distinguish them from BPD, OCD, and Anxiety.

    • Differentiate between genuine suicidal intent and autistic burnout/sensory overwhelm using the "Language of Distress" model.

    • Explain the "Double Empathy Problem" and its impact on the therapeutic alliance.

    • Recognize the sensory-based drivers of ARFID and Substance Use Disorder in autistic clients.

    • Adapt CBT modalities to be neuro-affirming rather than compliance-based.

 

#AutismInMentalHealth
#BehavioralHealthTraining
#TherapistTraining

 

 

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