OVERVIEW

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment and Interventions is organized by J&K Seminars and will be held from Nov 15 - 16, 2021 at Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Target Audience:
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Mental Health Counselors
• School Counselors and Psychologists
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
• Drug & Alcohol Counselors
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Case Managers
• Psychiatric Nurses
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Graduate Students

Accreditation: 12 CE Hours Credit for attending both days

Description:
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) affect almost 1.5% of the general population, demanding a comprehensive approach to screening, assessment, and treatment throughout the lifespan. With the significant heterogeneity in language, cognition, and behavioral presentation across the spectrum, practitioners need to be aware of vast range in symptom expression. This workshop will help practitioners identify, assess, diagnose, and treat the symptoms of ASD and co-occurring conditions from infancy through adulthood. The first day will cover screening, detection, and diagnostic evaluations using state-of-the-art measures, including how telehealth practices and scientific biomarkers can be used to help inform the diagnostic process. The second day will cover evidence-based treatment practices, as well as educational, therapeutic, adaptive, and vocational supports and accommodations.

Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to describe:
• Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder across varying profiles of cognition and language
• Common co-occurring conditions with ASD, including other neurodevelopmental disorders and affective disorders
• Concepts of masking and camouflaging in individuals with intact cognition, particularly females
• Evidence-based methods of treatment
• Strategies and accommodations to foster social, emotional, and behavioral skills
• Supports for transitional and vocational services