Description
This intensive one-day Masterclass has been designed to add to the participant’s discipline-specific knowledge and skills in the diagnostic assessment of children and adolescents for autism. The training includes which co-occurring conditions to screen for, considerations for differentiating other conditions from autism, use of psychometric assessment, report preparation skills and disclosure of a diagnosis of autism to parents and the child.
Masterclass Day 1 will add to your discipline-specific knowledge to increase your knowledge about diagnostic assessment whether you confer the diagnosis, contribute to the diagnostic process or are simply interested in how to recognise autism.
NB: Different Guidelines exist within different countries concerning who may provide a diagnostic assessment for the purpose of receiving support and funding. Attending this Masterclass will not train you to become a diagnostician or to be eligible to provide a diagnostic assessment.
TEACHING PROCESS:
The course material is presented using a combination of didactic teaching, taped demonstrations from real-life clinical sessions, case studies, and question time. There are several Handouts included to assist clinicians in their practice and to supplement the teaching process.
See trailer below for more information on Day 1 content.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ATTENDING DAY 2?
For full information about Day 2, please see Masterclass Day 2 – Support & Therapy for Autistic Children & Adolescents
(Please note that the topics for the live webcast and the online pre-recorded course are the same.)
About the speakers
Prof Tony Attwood PhD With a career spanning five decades, Professor Tony Attwood is considered to be one of the world’s foremost experts on Autism Spectrum Disorder. He currently works in his own private practice and is also an adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His book Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 500,000 copies and has been translated into 27 languages. His subsequent book, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, published in October 2006, has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into 18 languages, and is one of the primary textbooks on Asperger’s syndrome, otherwise known as Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1. Tony has been a sole and joint author for a further 14 subsequent books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Future Horizons Inc. and Guilford Press. He has also contributed to 38 research papers and 22 book chapters.
Dr Michelle Garnett PhD Dr Michelle Garnett is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism for three decades. Her peer-reviewed research has informed understanding of early detection, the female profile and the importance of good mental health for autistic individuals. She has co-authored seven highly regarded books on autism, six with Prof Tony Attwood. Her most recent book, Autism Working: A Seven-Stage Plan to Thriving at Work lays out a practical plan for autistic adolescents and adults to thrive at work, including how to onboard an autistic employee. Her 2019 book with Barb Cook is a seminal work on the female presentation, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She co-wrote Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum and Ten Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum to provide guidance to parents of young autistic children. She runs a private practice in Brisbane, Australia, and regularly provides training in autism nationally and internationally.
Learning Objectives
Understand DSM5 definitions of autism and how to gain data to compare against these, including the female and subtle profiles
Know best practice guidelines for diagnostic assessment of autism
Know what to assess to inform the diagnostic assessment for a child or adolescent who may be autistic
Recommended screening and diagnostic psychometric tools for autism
Know the common co-occurring and differential diagnoses associated with autism
Understand consideration for differentiating autism from other commonly co-occurring conditions.
To learn tips on the preparation for useful reports reporting the results of the diagnostic assessment
Gain useful ideas for how to share diagnostic assessment results with parents
Understand strategies about how to disclose and explain the diagnosis to a child or adolescent
Modules
Module 1: Understanding DSM5 criteria and specifiers, and what they mean. Female presentation of autism, use of camouflaging in autism, and new screeners for the female presentation.
Module 2: Our recommended psychometric tools for screening and diagnosis of autism. How to assess social communication skills and understanding in autism.
Video of Tony assessing a two-year-old girl for autism.
Module 3: How to assess the child or adolescent’s understanding of their own and other’s emotions, the intensity of their interests, their language profile, sensory processing, self-care skills and motor abilities. Common differential diagnoses and co-occurring conditions are discussed, including what to look for, how to assess, how to differentiate and how co-occurring conditions affect each other.
Module 4: More common differential diagnoses and co-occurring conditions are discussed. Developing a therapeutic plan. Preparing the report. How and when to explain the diagnosis to the child and to others.
Testimonials
“Michelle and Tony provided such a positive and uplifting presentation on ASD, I thoroughly enjoyed the way in which you promoted ASD as a strength rather than a defective quality.”
“Thankyou you both very much. A savvy and sophisticated partnership.”
“Really enjoyed the videos and case studies. Very motivating. Fantastic training!”
What You Will Receive
Access to the presentation for 60 days following the live event
A Live Chat Room for Q&A with Tony & Michelle throughout the day
Downloadable Handouts to complement the course
Certificate of Attendance (if requested)
5.5 hours elective CPD per day of the Masterclass, within the participant’s professional organisation.
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Discounts/Cancellation/Refund Policy Australia
Please Note: The quickest and easiest way to book is online.
Discount: If you are a full time student requiring a discount please enquire about our student rate and send in a copy of your student ID card. If you are facing hardship, please email events@attwoodandgarnettevents.com to apply for a discount.
For Cancellations: Up to 7 days notice payment will be refunded, minus a $50 administrative fee. At less than 7 days notice there will be no refund, but a credit note with Attwood and Garnett Events for future events, minus $50, will be issued. Attendance is fully transferable.
