SPM and SPM-2 Quick Tips Case Study: What’s Behind Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom?

Discover expert advice from Dr. So Hyun Kim on administering the ADOS-2 Toddler Module, including tips for creating compassionate and comprehensive autism assessments. Enhance your skills through WPS ProLearn® workshops designed for practitioners working with young children.

Discover five strategies to create neurodiversity-affirming evaluations that reduce ableism and respect the lived experiences of neurodivergent students. Learn from Dr. Bryden Carlson-Giving's insights on inclusive, strengths-based assessment practices in education and therapy.

Navigate the complexities of developmental assessments to discern whether developmental delays stem from autism, trauma, or both. Learn vital questioning strategies and gain insights into effective evaluation methods.

Explore the intricate relationship between autism and childhood trauma in our comprehensive analysis. Delve into how both factors intertwine, impacting brain development, executive functions, and social cognition, providing valuable insights for practitioners navigating developmental challenges.

Explore the nuanced world of autism in females with Dr. Lindsey Sterling. Gain insights into diagnostic considerations, strengths, and common experiences. Join us for an in-depth discussion on unmasking the lives of autistic females. Register now!

Sensory toys and materials can reveal key details about a child’s abilities and development—but they also can serve as a gateway to a closer and more trusting relationship with the child throughout an evaluation process.

Explore the crucial role of cultural humility in autism evaluations with Dr. Regilda Romero. Learn how cross-cultural frameworks enhance assessments, addressing the influence of cultural norms and behaviors on diagnosis and intervention.

Researchers at the University of Bath surveyed 303 autistic adults to find out which factors had the greatest impacts on their quality of life. For many of the study’s participants, learning about their autism as an adult has less of an impact than some other factors (Leung et al., 2023).

For the first time, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show autism in girls at a prevalence rate higher than 1%. While the CDC says autism is around 4 times as common in boys as in girls, many researchers think the diagnostic gap between the sexes is wider than it should be. The gap suggests that many girls and women don’t get the support they need to navigate the world. 

For the first time, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show autism in girls at a prevalence rate higher than 1%. While the CDC says autism is around 4 times as common in boys as in girls, many researchers think the diagnostic gap between the sexes is wider than it should be. The gap suggests that many girls and women don’t get the support they need to navigate the world. 

Autism characteristics and behaviors can change as people mature. While some or all core features of autism may remain present from early childhood onward, the degree of impairment or the outward appearance of some traits and behaviors may change. Understanding how and when these changes may occur can be helpful to those who support autistic individuals.

As we enter another winter with health experts predicting a “triple-demic” of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), researchers are learning more about how the pandemic has affected students around the world. Here’s an overview of the changes many students are experiencing post-pandemic, and how they could still be affecting assessments and evaluations.