Title: Title of Course: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment CE Credit: 3 Hours Instruction Level: Intermediate
Abstract: Epidemiological studies indicate a progressively rising prevalence trend in the number of individuals identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the past decade. Yet, compared with general population estimates, students with mild to moderate symptoms of ASD remain an underidentified and underserved population. The DSM-5 conceptualizations of autism require professionals to update their knowledge about the spectrum. In addition, school professionals should be prepared to recognize the presence of risk factors and/or early warning signs of ASD and be familiar with screening and assessment tools in order to ensure that students with ASD are being identified and provided with the appropriate programs and services. The objectives of this course are to identify DSM-5 diagnostic changes in the ASD diagnostic criteria, summarize the empirically-based screening and assessment methodology in ASD, and describe a comprehensive developmental approach for assessing both younger and older students with ASD. Course adapted with permission from Wilkinson, L. A. (2010). Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools: A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools, London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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