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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Advanced Practices in Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Across the Lifespan

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In a world where 1 in 36 school-age children in the U.S. is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and many adults are being diagnosed for the first time, understanding this multifaceted condition is not just crucial – it’s transformative.

But how do we move beyond outdated diagnostic processes and perceptions of treatment?

Watch Celine Saulnier, PhD, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition, for a groundbreaking training that demystifies the autism spectrum. This isn’t just about diagnosis; it’s about embracing the full spectrum of human potential.

In this training, you’ll discover how to:

  • Confidently utilize gold-standard diagnostic measures with clients of all ages, ensuring accurate and respectful assessments.
  • Identify and understand the intricate influences of age, language, cognition, gender, and cultural backgrounds on ASD to provide tailored support.
  • Address co-occurring conditions that often complicate the diagnostic process, ensuring clarity and compassion in care.
  • Select meaningful, evidence-based interventions that empower individuals with autism, rejecting punitive approaches in favor of fostering genuine growth and self-advocacy.

This training emphasizes compassionate, effective care, rooted in evidence-based strategies.

You’ll leave with a toolkit that not only enhances your clinical practice but also supports individuals in the autism spectrum in a way that acknowledges and celebrates their unique strengths.

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Here's What You'll Learn


Clinical Features of ASD
  • Diagnostic criteria for ASD
  • Prevalence and epidemiological statistics
  • Variations in cognition, language, and gender
  • Race, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities
  • Genetic liability for ASD
Comprehensive Developmental Approach to Evaluation
  • Screening for ASD in infants and toddlers
  • Current biomarkers for diagnosing ASD
  • Assess cognition, language and adaptive behavior
  • Assess autism symptomatology
  • Identify and assess undiagnosed or misdiagnosed adults
  • Limitations of the research and potential risks
Diagnostic Differentials and Co-Occurring Conditions
  • Intellectual disability
  • Language disorders
  • Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Psychosis
Translate Assessment Results into Treatment Objectives
  • Write comprehensive and integrated reports
  • Develop a client-centered hierarchy of needs
  • Recommendations and referrals
A Framework for Neurodiversity-Affirming Interventions
  • Impact of the neurodiversity movement
  • Strengths-based interventions
  • Client-therapist collaboration
  • Identify and honor intersectionality
  • Pharmacological treatment considerations
Autism in Children
  • Impact of the neurodiversity movement
  • Strengths-based interventions
  • Client-therapist collaboration
  • Identify and honor intersectionality
  • Pharmacological treatment considerations
Autism in Adolescence and Adulthood
  • Puberty, self-care, and adaptive behavior strategies
  • Masking, camouflaging, and burnout
  • Social-emotional & self-advocacy skills
  • Transition planning & vocational supports

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 6 hours of video content
  • Up to 6.25 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Advanced Practices in Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Across the Lifespan
Digital Seminar
$249.99

Meet Your Experts


Celine Saulnier, PhD

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Celine Saulnier, PhD, obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Connecticut. She trained and worked at the Yale Child Study Center’s Autism Program for nearly a decade before relocating to Emory University School of Medicine and the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, GA, where she directed a large-scale clinical research program. In 2018, she opened her own company, Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Consulting Services, where she specializes in diagnostic assessment of autism and related conditions across the lifespan, as well as teaching and training worldwide. Dr. Saulnier has published over 50 articles, written two books, and she is an author on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Celine Saulnier is the founder of Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Consulting Services and has employment relationships with Emory University School of Medicine and Georgia State University. She is a consultant with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, YAMO Pharmaceuticals, LifespanVL, Ovid Therapeutics, Inc., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Els for Autism Foundation, Roche Pharmaceuticals, and a sub-investigator for Rare Disease Research. Celine Saulnier receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Celine Saulnier is a scientific board member with Autism Science Foundation and Atrack Solutions. She has a professional relationship with Coalition of Autism Scientists. She serves on the editorial board of Journal of Autism & Development Disorders and is a manuscript reviewer for several publications, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Autism Speaks, International Society for Autism Research, Autism Science Foundation, and Georgia Psychological Association.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Also Available:
In-Person Seminar
Product Code:
POS150113
Duration:
6 hours, 15 minutes
Copyright:
Apr 24, 2025
Format:
Audio and Video

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