Live Webinar: Autism Today: Applying Diagnostic Criteria to Diverse Populations
Description of Webinar
Recently the diagnostic criteria for autism was revised (in 2013 and 2022) to include two core domains—social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests—as well as clinical specifiers and severity levels. This presentation will provide an overview of the current diagnostic criteria for autism, including examples of behavioral characteristics that fall under each criterion. An overview of the medical vs. social models of autism will be discussed. In addition, this session will present an overview of research topics related to autism within diverse populations (e.g., females and gender diverse individuals).
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Identify specific behaviors that fall under each diagnostic criterion;
- List three areas of research that emphasize how autism criteria may differ among individuals from diverse backgrounds; and
- Describe how autism can be viewed from both the medical and social models of disability.
Registration Cost
Number of Contact Hours Offered
2
Presenter Bio
Michael Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D
Michael J. Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D, is the owner and managing member of Morrier Consulting LLC, which specializes in training for individuals and professionals on state-of the-art diagnostic assessments for autism, as well as early intervention within everyday activities and routines. Previously, Dr. Morrier was an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine (1992–2023). He received his doctorate degree in special education from Georgia State University. Dr. Morrier has been a board certified behavior analyst since 2007. Dr. Morrier’s experience focuses on expanding the ability of community-based practitioners to screen, identify, and diagnose young children at increased likelihood for autism; validating telehealth platforms for diagnosis of young children; measuring reliability between clinicians for diagnostic criteria; and providing social communication and interaction supports to young autistic children in inclusive settings. Dr. Morrier participated in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism Surveillance project (ADDM Network) as an expert clinical reviewer from 1999 to 2021, and is currently a member of the editorial boards of the Journal for Autism and Development Disorders, the Journal of Special Education, and Infant and Child Development.
Disclosures
Dr. Michael Morrier receive an honorarium and royalties for their presentation and from the sale of the webinar from WPS.
Time Ordered Agenda
- Introduction - 5 minutes
- Introduction of the medical model of disability versus the social model of disability- 20 minutes
- Review of the DSM-5-TR criteria for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD; autism) with behavioral examples that can be applied to each criteria- 30 minutes
- Profound Autism: An administrative label- 20 minutes
- Review autism as it applies to females-20 minutes
- Review autism as it applies to gender diverse individuals- 20 minutes
- Questions - 5 minutes
Webinar Date
February 12, 2025
Webinar Time
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PT
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Assessment professionals including school psychologists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, speech–language pathologists (SLPs), board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), licensed behavior analysts (LBAs), occupational therapists (OTs), licensed therapists, and social workers.
Webinar Completion Requirements
This webinar provides the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion equivalent to 2 contact hours. Attendees must satisfy completion requirements. In order to receive the Certificate of Completion for the webinar, participants must:
- Be present for the entire course (attendance will be tracked through Zoom)
- Complete the Post-course Evaluation Survey within 3 business days of the event.
No partial credit will be awarded.
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