Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening & Assessment identifies DSM-5
diagnostic changes in the ASD diagnostic criteria, summarizes the
empirically-based screening and assessment methodology in ASD, and describes a
comprehensive developmental approach for assessing students with ASD. The DSM-5
conceptualizations of autism require professionals to update their knowledge
about the spectrum. This course will prepare you 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. Course
#30-69 | 44 pages | 40 posttest questions.
CE Credit: 3 Hours
Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Marriage & Family Therapy | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology |
Lee A. Wilkinson, EdD,
PhD, NCSP, is a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist, registered
psychologist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. Dr. Wilkinson is also a university educator and teaches
graduate courses in psychological assessment, clinical intervention, and child
and adolescent psychopathology. His research and professional writing has
focused on behavioral consultation and therapy, and children and adults with
autism spectrum disorders. He has published numerous journal articles on these
topics both in the United States and internationally. Dr. Wilkinson is
author of the award-winning book, A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools (2nd ed.), published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. He is also editor of a best-selling text in the
APA School Psychology Book Series, Autism
Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Assessment and
Intervention in Schools. His book, Overcoming
Anxiety and Depression on the Autism Spectrum: A Self-Help Guide Using CBT, was honored as an
“Award-Winning Finalist in the “Health: Psychology/Mental Health” category of
the 2016Best Book Awards.
CE Credit: 3 Hours
Course adapted from Wilkinson, L. A.
(2016). A best practice guide to assessment and
intervention for autism spectrum disorder in schools. London
and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Marriage & Family Therapy | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology |
Reviews
-This was one of the BEST
online courses I have taken. The information was both informative and critical
to working with ASD individuals.
-The author did an
excellent job of providing thorough information in a clear and concise manner!
-The information presented
will be very helpful in my work with my students, as well as in my consultation
with staff and administration.
-This course was
practical and easily applicable to my practice. I feel that I am increasingly up
to date on the recent thinking regarding ASD. Thank you.
-This has been my first
exposure to this subject. I have a family member with this condition, my reason
for selecting CE credits in this area. In this way, I am in a better position
to help this person and others along the way. This course has given me a first
and good exposure to this field.
-Very thorough
course. Clear and concise information without a lot of extraneous
information.
-Excellent at providing
the tests needed to provide a comprehensive evaluation.
-I found this course
informative and useful. I will keep this course handy as a good
reference. Thank you.
CE Information
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approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing
education for psychologists; by the Continuing Education Board of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM) to provide
continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology; by
the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer home study
continuing education for NCCs (Provider #5590); by the Association of Social
Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); by the National
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#3159); by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider
#PR001); by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625);
by the Florida Boards of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling and
Marriage and Family Therapy (#BAP346), Psychology & School Psychology
(#50-1635), Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635), and Occupational Therapy
Practice (#34); by the Illinois DPR for Social Work (#159-00531); by
the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501);
by the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs
(#193); and by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage &
Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).
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