Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening & Assessment
$39.00
Intermediate
Online
Course Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that summarizes proven approaches to screening, assessing and diagnosing ASD in children and young adults.
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, children, and youth with mild to moderate symptoms of ASD remain an under-identified and underserved population in our schools and communities.
The DSM-5 conceptualizations of autism require professionals in clinical, school, and private practice settings to update their knowledge about the spectrum. In addition, 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 individuals 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 children, adolescents, and young adults with ASD.
This course adapted with permission from Wilkinson, L. A. (2017). A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition. London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.
Course #31-25 | 2020 | 55 pages | 20 posttest questions
Learning Objectives
- Identify the changes in the DSM-5 criteria for ASD
- Distinguish between IDEA classification schemes and DSM diagnosis
- Identify the three levels of a multi-tier assessment strategy to screen for ASD
- List the components of a comprehensive developmental assessment for ASD
- Name co-occurring conditions commonly found in ASD
- Name key components of programs and services for ASD
Course Directions
This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).
Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.
About the Author(s)
CE Information
Counseling
Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 3 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course).
Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 3 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Occupational Therapy
Professional Development Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course provider ID# 3159. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs, intermediate level, OT Service Delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
School Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
Speech Language Pathology
Intermediate Level | 0.3 ASHA CEUs| ASHA credit is available until 06/30/2025. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the monthly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider (#AAUM5163). Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the month in which the course was completed.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Social Work
Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 3 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).
Teaching
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Prior Approval Program); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145), State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135) and marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and the State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Customer Testimonials
It was very thorough and I especially appreciated the "Important Points to Remember". They were a great recap. The glossary of terms was a nice touch and the worksheet at the end is a gem
This was a well organized, comprehensive, and readable course. It did not get bogged down in opinion or unnecessary explanation. It stayed objective and clear. I'll likely refer to this piece again!
Great information and summary of ASD!
Loved the tables and easy to reference information.
Excellent course. The Glossary of Terms will be an invaluable tool, along the the Assessment Worksheet.
More Testimonials
Very comprehensive and very informative!
Great presentation, very helpful!
Great course with in-depth, practice oriented material.
A very detailed and useful presentation on the intricacies of assessing and addressing the mitigation of ASD. Very comprehensive explanation of the screening/assessment tools.
Thanks again, PDR for offering such a variety of informative courses for SLPs (as well as other healthcare professionals)!
I found this course to be informative and a good source of resources for more in depth research on the topic.
GREAT COURSE! I NEED TO REVIEW THE NEW DSM! GREAT INFORMATION!
This was not an area of expertise and was a useful overview.
Very worthwhile. Provided an expansive and highly useful overview.
The tables, along with the descriptions/review of the most prominent evidence-based assessment opportunities, were most helpful! I also learned much in terms of the changes in the DSM-V and how this also differs from the IDEA qualifications. VERY helpful and well done!
Thank you for making such an informative course also affordable!
Wonderful integration of charts and test measures, as well as the discussion on specificity.
I’m now working with children in preschool diagnosed with ASD, and the information I attained today would definitely assist me in continuing continue to work with my students. Information was significantly needed to successfully continue understanding how to plan and provide treatments. I highly recommend this course.
Well-written information. Organized nicely so that if I need to go back and look for specific information, it will be easy to find!
This was a very useful and comprehensive overview of current practices in clinical and educational assessment and intervention planning.
I appreciated the clarity and usefulness of this course. I will keep the print-outs handy, as I know I will be referring to them in my job as an SLP.
The further reading suggestion list was extensive and very helpful. The course was excellent.
Good content, comprehensive - provided some nice checklists to use to organize an approach to an assessment.
