DSW Candidate – Shonda Berry, 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Strengthening Roots: An Examination of the Impact of Culturally Adapted Autism Services for Black Families
DSW Candidate – Shonda Berry, MSW, LCSW, MS Ed
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
1:00 PM-2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Strengthening Roots: An Examination of the Impact of Culturally Adapted Autism Services for Black Families
This presentation explores effective ways to engage and support Black families raising children with autism, addressing the unique cultural and systemic barriers they often encounter when seeking services and treatment. It aims to shed light on the experiences of Black caregivers and their struggles with navigating the healthcare and education systems. Furthermore, the presentation highlights potential solutions to mitigate these challenges, emphasizing the importance of provider and clinician training, integrating cultural humility into service delivery, community-based support, and systemic change to ensure equitable care for all families.
Key Topics:
1. Cultural and Systemic Barriers
-Exploring how cultural perceptions of disability and autism may create hesitation in seeking help or acceptance of a diagnosis.
-Addressing how systemic inequities in healthcare and education impact Black families, leading to disparities in access to services.
-Mistrust of Institutions: Discussing the historical and ongoing mistrust of medical and educational institutions among Black families, particularly in the context of healthcare treatment.
2. Black Caregiver Experiences
-Understanding the unique financial, emotional, and mental health challenges faced by Black caregivers when accessing autism-related services.
– Exploring the difficulties in finding culturally competent therapists, educators, and support networks.
-Highlighting the importance of community networks, faith-based organizations, and extended family in providing support and resources.
3. Potential Solutions
-Promoting cultural competency in treatment
-Community driven supports
-Advocacy and policy change
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of what autism spectrum disorder is and how it impacts individuals and their families.
- Gain an understanding of the role that structural barriers play in obtaining early and ongoing access to quality autism care for many Black families.
- Gain an understanding of the significance of equipping providers across professional disciplines with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with Black families raising autistic children.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, 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: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
