Approximately 2.5 million Americans live with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) (ADA, 2013). More than half of these individuals will experience a mental health concern within their lifetime but will struggle to access mental healthcare (Evans et al., 2012). This session will equip counselors to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum struggling with mental health by providing an overview of the unique experiences and needs of individuals with ASD across the lifespan and suggesting best practices and clinical interventions from research, self-advocates, and experience.