Digital Seminar
Autism Assessment Across the Spectrum: Strategies for Recognizing Functional Differences and Closing the Gender Gap
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- Faculty:
- Ruth Aspy, PhD | Barry Grossman, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 32 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Apr 20, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS059381
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Current diagnostic criteria for autism continue to be based on how autism looks in boys and men.
To make matters worse, it relies almost exclusively on observable behavior while many other conditions, such as depression and anxiety disorders, have included the personal experience of “felt perspective” of the individual being evaluated.
These traditional approaches contribute to the under identification of autistic people, especially in those who camouflage well including girls and women and those considered “high-functioning.” To improve recognition of autism, a paradigm shift is needed.
In this recorded session, view Drs. Aspy and Grossman, as they guide you through strategies for acknowledging personal experiences of autistic individuals and minimizing the impact of masking during the assessment process. You’ll learn how to effectively:
- Assess functional skills in the areas of communication, social, sensory processing, and motor skills
- Increase the recognition of autism in girls and women
- Integrate the client’s personal perspective into the assessment process
This session incorporates core elements from their award-winning Ziggurat Model, a framework designed to meet underlying needs while capitalizing on strengths.
Credit
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Autism Assessment Across the Spectrum (5.2 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Autism Assessment Across the Spectrum (175.4 KB) | 36 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Illinois Educators Self-Study Instructions (15.4 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Illinois Educators Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Instructions for ASHA credit - Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Ruth Aspy, PhD Related seminars and products
Ruth Aspy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist specializing in transdisciplinary assessment and intervention for individuals on the spectrum. She is co-author of a comprehensive model of intervention, The Ziggurat Model, which earned the Literary Achievement Award from the Autism Society. Dr. Aspy has provided training and consultation throughout the United States and internationally. She serves on the Autism Society of America’s Panel of Professional Advisors. Her focus is on understanding the underlying characteristics of autistic individuals keeping their neurological/brain differences in mind. Dr. Aspy believes that kindness is at the heart of all good support strategies. She has an emphasis on working with females on the spectrum and with those individuals who have symptoms of catatonia.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Ruth Aspy has employment relationships with the Ziggurat Group and the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Aspy receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Ruth Aspy is a member of the Autism Society of America Panel of Professional Advisors.
Barry Grossman, PhD Related seminars and products
Barry G. Grossman, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and author in private practice. He specializes in counseling and assessing individuals on the spectrum and has an emphasis on working with females on the spectrum. Dr. Grossman presents internationally and has provided state-wide training and consultation to improve autism assessment and intervention in the public schools. He has authored books, textbook chapters, and journal articles. Dr. Grossman, along with his co-author, Dr. Aspy, wrote The Ziggurat Model - a book on designing interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum. The Ziggurat Model, which earned the Literacy Achievement Award from the Autism Society, is being used successfully throughout the United States and internationally in countries including Japan, Greece, Canada, and Mexico. Dr. Grossman serves on the Autism Society’s Panel of Professional Advisors.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Barry Grossman is the co-owner of the Ziggurat Group. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Grossman receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Barry Grossman is a member of the American Psychological Association and the EMDR International Association. He serves on the Autism Society of America Panel of Professional Advisors.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Design an evaluation plan for assessing functional skills and support needs of people across the spectrum using formal and informal instruments.
- Create a strategy for increasing the recognition of girls and women through the assessment process used in your current employment setting.
- Revise current evaluation strategies to integrate the client’s personal perspective into the assessment process.
Outline
Autism Imperfectly Defined- How the DSM and IDEA define autism
- Adverse impact/Clinically significant impairment in functioning
- Not a cookbook: A special note on Social (pragmatic) Communication Disorder
- Over fifty years of “If I don’t see it then it doesn’t count”
- Relying on data from boys and men – creating the gender gap
- Common myths of autism evaluation versus reality
- Failure to recognize that experienced transdisciplinary teams using clinical judgment are the “gold standard”
- Integrate the client’s personal perspective into the assessment process
- Get beyond the mask and recognize canned language and scripting
- Design an evaluation plan for assessing functional skills and support needs
- Increase recognition of autism in girls and women
- Revise current evaluations to integrate the client’s personal perspective into the assessment process
Target Audience
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- School Administrators
- Teachers/School-Based Personnel
- Case Managers
- Nurses
- Addiction Professionals
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