Crisis & Neurodiversity (2026)

This updated workshop explores crisis intervention for neurodivergent individuals through a neurodiversity-affirming lens grounded in mental health advocacy and disability justice. The training takes a broad look at neurodivergent experiences, including ADHD, OCD, autism, and more, while offering practical approaches for supporting individuals during high-stress or crisis situations. Participants will learn strategies relevant to suicide prevention efforts and behavioral health crises at home, in schools, or in community settings. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who may support neurodivergent individuals in these moments, whether you're a parent, provider, first responder, or just a person who cares.

Crisis & Neurodiversity 101

This workshop examines the intersection of crisis intervention and neurodiversity by exploring unique considerations for neurodivergent clients in crisis, with a special focus on autism and related disorders. This workshop aims to improve crisis intervention services for neurodivergent people by increasing professional knowledge of neurodiversity, sharing resources, and providing education on best practices while centering the voices of people with lived experience.

May 2024 Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Conference
September 2024 Wisconsin State Intervention Conference
November 2024 Disability Service Provider Network Conference
April 2025 Autism Society of Greater Society Statewide Conference
September 2026 LaCrosse Suicide Prevention Summit

About the presenter: Cheyenne is a UW-Green Bay graduate who was born and raised in Northeast Wisconsin. After graduation, she attended an online graduate school program and completed her Masters of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis. Cheyenne's professional experience has always been in the fields of mental and behavioral health, and she has spent her entire adult career working with and learning from neurodivergent people. Cheyenne is deeply passionate about quality mental health services for neurodivergent people, and Cheyenne makes it a priority to uplift and amplify the voices of people with lived experience in her efforts to improve the quality of crisis response and mental health support for autistic and neurodivergent people everywhere.