Course Objectives
- Be able to identify the core diagnostic criteria of ASD according to the DSM-5-TR and describe treats common in autistic individuals.
- Be able to distinguish between common myths and evidence-based clinical realities in ASD.
- Understand the impact of social masking and autistic burnout on adult patients to better support their long-term mental and physical well-being.
- Be able to describe the role of the Chong Mai as the "Sea of Blood" and ancestral foundation in the context of the autistic neurotype and its related TCM patterns.
- Learn how to implement practical clinical modifications, including sensory-friendly environment adjustments to improve patient comfort and safety.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 min
Introduction: This segment introduces the course and covers the scientific view of ASD, defining it as a spectrum-based neurodevelopmental difference. It details the core diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5-TR.
15 min - 30 min
Biomedical Factors: Review the latest evidence on biomedical factors, including genetics, environmental influences, and studies that debunk the myth of a vaccine-ASD link.
30 min - 1 hrs
ASD Concepts: This section explains crucial concepts like stemming, the double empathy problem, and the profound effects of social masking and subsequent autistic burnout on an individual's mental health.
1 hrs - 1.25 hrs
East Asian Medicine: An exploration of the Chong Mai, Spleen and Pericardium’s role in ASD and how they form a constitutional pattern, linked to emotional overwhelm, and compulsivity.
1.25 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Clinical Overview: This segment details how to create a supportive, sensory-friendly clinic environment by managing lighting, noise, scents and using neurodiversity-affirming communication strategies.
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Taught by Mark Parzynski
Dr. Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and educator with training in the US, Japan, and China. He integrates unique therapies, creates acupuncture tools, and has over a decade of teaching experience. His holistic practice includes martial arts and qi cultivation.
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