Making Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Work for Women with Autism, w/ Beth Yurman, Psy.D. | Spectrumly Speaking Podcast ep. 10
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Beth Yurman, Psy.D.. Dr. Yurman is a Licensed Psychologist, and a certified school psychologist in the State of Connecticut, who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) and related interventions to treat anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents and adults. She has worked within public and private school systems, hospital and mental health settings, and consulted with departments of education at the state level to improve care for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Becca, Dr. Gerber, and Dr. Yurman discuss the value of cognitive-behavioral therapies for people with autism, how the therapy method works with co-occuring diagnoses, and how school districts have been evolving to accommodate students on the spectrum.
For more information about Dr. Yurman, visit: spectrumservicesnyc.com
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Dr. Lauren Gerber (a dually licensed Clinical and School Psychologist, and author of several books including “Autism & You”) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
.For more about Dr. Gerber, check out her website, drlaurengerber.com.
For more about Becca, check out her website, beccalory.com, and look for her on Facebook.
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
