A Virtual Coffee Break Series for Counseling CEUs
Cafe Connection
Nicholls State University
Nicholls Students, Faculty and Staff
Registration for this event is FREE but REQUIRED. Please complete the form below. Registration deadline is Friday, June 13th by 6:00 am.
Counseling professionals please use the registration button to the right.
Counseling Cafe Connection
Title: Wired Differently: Understanding and Empowering Neurodiverse Students in College Settings
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 for Counseling Professionals
*Free for Nicholls Students, Faculty and Staff
CEU Info: The Louisiana Counseling Association is approved by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Board of Examiners to offer continuing education clock hours. These presentations have been reviewed and have been approved for 3.0 CEs clock hours in Diagnosis.
Presenters:
- Kayleigh Underwood, LPC-A, NCC
- Krystyn K. Dupree, LPC-S, NCC
Description: This interactive workshop aims to deepen understanding and empathy for neurodiverse individuals on campus, focusing on ADHD and related diagnoses. Participants will explore how these conditions manifest across genders and identities, and how social trends shape perceptions. We’ll cover often-misunderstood diagnoses and symptoms like AuDHD, ASD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), while also discussing challenges like overstimulation, unmasking, and perceived regression. Through engaging activities, attendees will engage in hands-on activities that promote inclusive support across classrooms, committees, and campus life.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and describe key neurodiverse diagnoses commonly seen in college populations, including ADHD, AuDHD, ASD, RSD, and PDA, with attention to gendered presentations and diagnostic misconceptions.
- Recognize the impact of neurodiverse experiences such as overstimulation, unmasking, and perceived regression on academic, social, and campus engagement.
- Practice implementing inclusive approaches and engagement techniques—such as the POM method and breakout case discussions—to better support and collaborate with neurodiverse individuals in academic, administrative, and campus settings.
