Dr Lana Ferris is a naturopathic physician in Vancouver, WA. She specializes in autism and ADHD assessments, mental health, eating disorders, and transgender health. Dr Ferris is passionate about educating healthcare providers about autism in adults and is autistic herself. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and gardening.
Did you know that approximately 1 in 34 people are autistic? While autism is a common neurodivergence many doctors have little to no training on recognizing or supporting autism in adults. In this lecture we will discuss how autism can present in adults and how autism presents differently in high-masking and AFAB patients. We will also cover how to screen for autism and what to do if a patient screens positive. Once you have a better understanding of recognizing and assessing autism then we will cover how to support autistic patients and what treatment modalities are most effective with autistic neurology
July 8, 2025; 1:00 – 2:15 PM EST
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, the clinician will be able to:
- Recognize signs and traits of autism in adults
- Know how to properly screen for autism
- Identify common co-occurring conditions
- Offer herbal, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical support options for autistic adults
CE Credits
CONO: Category A – 1.25 credit (General)
British Columbia: Category C – 1.25 credit
AANP: 1.25 credit (General)Please note that this event is approved only for one year (expires on July 7, 2026). For attendees seeking renewal, please send an email to research@nfh.ca”
OANP/OBNM: For Oregon attendees seeking OBNM approved CE credits, please note that this event has not been submitted for approval to OBNM. CE certificate will be issued upon individual request.
Dr Lana Ferris, ND
Dr Lana Ferris is a naturopathic physician in Vancouver, WA. She specializes in autism and ADHD assessments, mental health, eating disorders, and transgender health. Dr Ferris is passionate about educating healthcare providers about autism in adults and is autistic herself. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and gardening.
