Autism Across the Lifespan: Best Practices for Assessment and Intervention

by | Jun 13, 2023




This 2.5 hour, THREE CEU workshop will provide an overview of autism across the lifespan, including: general best practices for assessment and intervention, creating neurodiversity-friendly spaces, and resources.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the differences between the social and medical model of disability
2. Describe how autistic characteristics may present across the lifespan
3. Name gold-standard tools for assessing autism using direct observation, parent/family report, and school/work input
4. Generate resources to use for recommendations in autism assessments

* Social Work or Allied Mental Health Professional attendees can receive three CEU credits upon successful completion of the quiz*

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Dr. Eileen Crehan

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Doctorate

Dr. Crehan is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Tufts University. She leads a neurodiverse research team focused on improving access to care for autistic individuals across the lifespan. In close collaboration with self-advocates, current projects include designing and disseminating provider trainings, providing sexuality and relationship education programming to autistic teens, and developing eye tracking paradigms related to social and romantic functioning. Dr. Crehan’s clinical work informs her research program. Through her practice, Pegasus Consulting, Assessment, and Psychological Services, LLC, she provides assessment and psychological services for neurodivergent teens and adults, and offers education for organizations, schools, and providers on neurodiversity across the lifespan. Outside of work, she enjoys a good book and chasing her toddler around.

https://www.pegasuscaps.com/

     

    Autism across the lifespan: Best practices for assessment and intervention

    $50.00

    Once enrolled in this course, you will have lifetime access to the on-demand video and associated materials. After you complete the quiz, VERMONT social work or allied mental health providers or psychologists will receive THREE CEU credits. 

    Feel free to reach out to Nicole.Breslend@therapysecure.com with any questions! 

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