PO064: Identification of Internalizing Disorders in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • PMD: 1,4
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Students With Autism

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. distinguish between characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and emotional disturbance in special education eligibility;
  2. identify assessment tools used to detect internalizing disorders among children with autism spectrum disorders; and
  3. provide appropriate interventions for students with comorbid autism spectrum disorders and internalizing disorders

Description

This presentation will outline evidence-based means of measuring and treating emotional disorders that are valid and reliable for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Presenter(s)

Abigail Fowler, William James College
Jeniece D. Gonzalez, William James College
Julia L. McGuire, William James College
Robyn B. Bratica, William James College

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