Saturday, February 17, 2024
8:00 AM–8:50 AM CST
- PMD: 8,9
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- discuss a training curriculum for graduate trainees to conduct culturally sound evaluations for autism in Jamaica;
- review culturally relevant considerations for evaluating and diagnosing autism in Jamaica;
- examine the obstacles encountered throughout the program; and
- discuss future directions to promote autism identification practices in the Caribbean.
Description
A program design that addresses the autism identification gap in Jamaica will be reviewed. School psychologists and trainees will benefit from lessons learned, including culture-based diagnostic and assessment considerations.
Presenter(s)
Chanya M. Earle, Nova Southeastern University
Hannah Lehman, Nova Southeastern University
Kethaki Karunathilake, Nova Southeastern University
Contributor(s)
Shannon Worton
