Autism Spectrum Disorders

Catalog description

This face-to-face seminar provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders from multiple points of view. Participants will become acquainted with the perspectives of professionals, individuals, and families through first-hand accounts. Current practices related to the early identification, screening, diagnosis, assessment, and possible etiology of autism, including an overview of medical and environmental considerations, are discussed. Evidence-based practices in the areas of behavior, communication, play, social interactions, sensory-motor, and academics across the age-span to support a high quality of life are critically reviewed.