Autism Diagnostics – Medical and Educational

Autism Diagnostics – Medical and Educational

(ArizonaLEND Alum,  Emery Mahoney, PhD, NCSP)                              

Focus: Identify procedures used to identify Autism in medical and                                                               

• Specific subtopics
  • Brief review of ASD criteria (diagnostic and educational) and discuss differences.
  • Diagnostic assessment tools commonly used in school and medical settings, pros, cons, and challenges of each with special focus on ADOS.
  • Use of data for treatment planning
  • Discussion of special education eligibility for Autism and other supports that may be available to students with ASD.
  • Discussion of services commonly provided within an educational setting for special education students with ASD.