We’d like to invite you to join us for the AIT Booster Series Discussion over Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Girls. This is not a mandatory meeting.
In general, girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are identified significantly later than their male counterparts. Some studies suggest that the key characteristics of ASD in young children that early childhood professionals are particularly attuned to (e.g., limited imitation, diminished social sharing; delayed joint attention skills) are often intact in preschool-aged girls who later receive a diagnosis of ASD. In fact, we may need to be considering a broader set of behavioral markers when we are assessing a young girl for possible ASD. In this webinar, a summary of the current research will be presented concerning early emerging markers of autism in girls. Relying upon a developmental model of autism, we’ll discuss possible implications of this research for improving early childhood autism assessments in girls. Case examples will be integrated into the webinar to illustrate key points.
Prior to participating in this discussion, participants are expected to watch the Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Girls Tri-State Webinar on the TASN ATBS Moodle site.
To view the webinar:
After viewing the webinar, join us for a virtual discussion on March 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 to discuss implications of this research for educators and the students they serve.
Participants will be eligible to recieve 2 CEU's.
Participants will:
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.