Course Description

*This selection is for the Final Exam only. Access to the book, Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Second Edition), is required to complete the exam. If you already have access to the book, click the "Buy" button above to continue. To order the e-Book from Guilford Press (which enables you to take the course immediately), click here. To order the paperback book from PRP, click here. 

This program will help the participant demonstrate a scientifically grounded profile of each child's strengths and difficulties, make a formal diagnosis of ASD, and use assessment data to guide individualized intervention in clinical and school settings. State-of-the-art instruments and approaches for evaluating areas of impairment in ASD and co-occurring behavioral disorders are discussed. Different ages are highlighted with a primary focus on children. Several chapters address assessments of adolescents and adults.

18 CE credits/hours, 150 questions

Target Audience

Psychologists | School Psychologists | Marriage & Family Therapists | Mental Health Counselors | Social Workers

Learning Level

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the evolution of research that has gone into recognizing ASD as a disorder.
  • Identify the progress of developing and the limitations of testing instruments that are used in diagnosing ASD.
  • Compare the DSM’s past criteria for a diagnosis of ASD with the most current criteria.
  • Discuss the age parameters within which a diagnosis of ASD can be safely made.
  • Compare behavioral expectations for normal childhood development with those found in children suspected as having ASD.
  • Discuss the age-related differences in arriving at a diagnosis of ASD.
  • Identify the social behavioral issues involved in diagnosing ASD.
  • Demonstrate how to assess language and communication skills in children suspected as having ASD.
  • Explain the rationale for assessing intellectual functioning in suspected ASD cases and how the information can be used in treatment planning.
  • Explain the value of assessing neurological functioning in developing a treatment plan in people suspected as having ASD.
  • Identify the disorders that frequently occur comorbidly in people with ASD.
  • Describe the tests that are considered to be a “gold standard” for psychiatric diagnosis.
  • Discuss ways in which school settings can be invaluable resources for identifying children who may have ASD.
  • Identify ways to proceed from assessment to intervention in those students diagnosed as having ASD.
  • Compare prevailing misbeliefs about ASD with scientifically-validated assessment and treatment programs.

Sections

  1. 1

    • Statement of Understanding (downloadable/printable)
  2. 2

    • Final Exam Questions (downloadable/printable)

    • Final Exam
  3. 3

    • Evaluation Questionnaire

About the Editors

Sam Goldstein, PhD

Sam Goldstein, PhD, is Assistant Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine and on staff at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute. He is also Clinical Director of the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Goldstein is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders and serves on the editorial boards of six journals. He is author or editor of more than 50 books and 100 scholarly publications, as well as several psychological tests. He has lectured to thousands of professionals and the lay public in the United States, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe.

Sally Ozonoff, PhD

Sally Ozonoff, PhD, is Endowed Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and the MIND Institute—a national center for the study and treatment of ASD—at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Ozonoff is widely known for her research and teaching in the areas of early diagnosis and assessment of ASD. She is an actively practicing clinician and a strong advocate for parents and families. She is past Joint Editor of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, serves on the editorial boards of six additional scientific journals, and has published over 150 empirical papers on related topics. Her work has been showcased on 60 Minutes. Dr. Ozonoff is coeditor of Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition (for mental health professionals), and coauthor of A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition.