Using EMDR with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Friday, November 28, 2025

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08:00 AM Australia/Sydney

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Guest Presenter, Megan Salar

LCSW, ACADC, CCTP-II, EMDR-C, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating trauma and addiction.

This 1-hour EMDR webinar explores *adaptive strategies for working with clients on the Autism Spectrum (ASD)*, focusing on how to tailor EMDR’s eight phases to meet neurodivergent needs while preserving fidelity to the model. Participants will learn how sensory sensitivities, language processing differences, and social-cognitive variations influence EMDR readiness, targeting, and reprocessing.

The session highlights *practical modifications* that enhance engagement, safety, and attunement—such as visual anchors, structured pacing, alternative bilateral stimulation methods, and cognitive interweaves that support concrete thinking. Case examples will illustrate how to maintain connection, manage over-intellectualization, and utilize parts and regulation work to strengthen adaptive networks.

Megan Salar

Megan is a therapist, author, and trauma expert with extensive experience helping individuals heal from complex trauma. She specializes in innovative, strength-based approaches that foster resilience and transformation. Through her work at The Mental Survivalist, Megan empowers both clinicians and clients with tools for lasting change.

Jennifer Sweeton

Dr. Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, JD, MS, MA is a clinical and forensic psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert in trauma and the neuroscience of mental health. She completed her clinical training at the Stanford University PGSP Consortium, with additional education in neuroscience at Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Kansas. She also recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Dr. Sweeton has trained over 30,000 mental health professionals in evidence-based trauma therapies, including EMDR, and is the author of several books, including Trauma Treatment Toolbox. She is known for translating complex neuroscience into practical tools clinicians can use to help clients heal.

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Lecture & Brief Discussion (60 min) – Explore how to adapt EMDR for clients on the autism spectrum through modified pacing, sensory-aware methods, and strategies that enhance safety and connection.

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