Strengthening Autism Assessments Through Behavioral Observations

In this training, participants will 1) Understand the value of diagnostic criteria to determine autism educational eligibility and 2) Anchor behavioral observations with key indicators of autism.

This training is intended for intermediate to advanced school-based practitioners who conduct autism assessments. The primary focus is to sharpen and expand assessors' ability to operationalize and collect observational data as part of a comprehensive assessment. This training will build capacity to identify and document obvious and subtle social and behavioral features of autism.

Intended Audience

  • Intermediate to advanced practitioners
  • School psychologists
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) assessors

Participants Will

  • Understand the value of diagnostic criteria to determine autism educational eligibility
  • Anchor behavioral observations with key indicators of autism
  • Identify varying degrees of autism-related behaviors

Presenter

Amy Allen, Ph.D., L.MFT, NCSP, School Psychologist

Date

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Registration

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