PA412: Going for the Gold: Autism Assessments Using Gold-Standard Instruments

Friday, February 16, 2024
11:00 AM–11:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 1,8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Students With Autism

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. learn best practice principles for gold-standard ASD assessment;
  2. broaden their knowledge of barriers to implementing gold-standard ASD instruments in school districts and how to overcome barriers at the individual and school-wide levels; and
  3. learn strategies for streamlining best practices when utilizing the ADOS-2 and ADI-R.

Description

School psychologists are well positioned to evaluate for autism, yet use of gold-standard instruments is lacking. Learn about barriers to and tips for using the ADOS-2 and ADI-R in school-based evaluations.

Presenter(s)

Scarlett Gardner, Baylor University
Sarah S. Mire, Baylor University

Contributor(s)

Ivana Lozano, Ellen M. Grimes

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