Autism Spectrum Disorder: Variance, Manifestation, and Strategies Provide Tailored Supports and Services-3 Contact Hours

This webinar provides a foundation on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the continuum in which this disorder manifests, specifically focusing on adolescents and young adults. Due to the complexity and co-morbidity often associated with ASD, techniques and strategies to anticipate, analyze, and provide solutions to address complex behaviors, including creating behavior plans, self-monitoring systems, and visual schedules, is an outcome of this course. This course will also provide a lens to understand the myriad of challenges faced by parents and loved ones, as well as opportunities for clinical providers to support them.

Objectives:

1.Describe the characteristics and variance in manifestation of autism.

2.Understand the prevalence of autism.

3.Identify tools and strategies to support individuals with autism and their families.

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