Interdisciplinary Assessment of Girls with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder: Reframing our Thinking
In this training, participants will 1) Learn how girls with autism differ in their presentation and 2) Learn about assessment tools and methods to identify Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in girls.
Far more boys than girls are diagnosed with autism, but that might not be because more boys have autism. Often, autism in girls looks different from the stereotype of autistic behavior, which makes it more difficult to diagnose and easier for professionals to miss. When girls with autism are not accurately identified, they miss out on support that can help them understand their challenges, build skills, and excel in school. In this training, school psychologists and speech-language pathologists will learn how to work together to better assess and identify girls on the spectrum.
Intended Audience
- Speech language pathologists
- School psychologists
Participants Will
- Learn how girls with autism differ in their presentation
- Learn about assessment tools and methods to identify ASD in girls
- Learn how to work as an interdisciplinary team when conducting these assessments
Presenters
- Janet McLellan, Ph.D., M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Natalie Corona, M.S., L.E.P., School Psychologist
Date
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration
Interdisciplinary Assessment of Girls with Suspected ASD Registration
