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Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent an increasing and heterogenous group of consumers who require an individualized and specialized approach to assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
As interest increases in providing appropriate identification and support for people on the autism spectrum, interest in professionals with training and experience in ASDs also increases. This certification will provide professionals with documented skills and experiences related to ASDs.
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Third Edition is the leading instrument for supporting the diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Vineland-3 not only aids in diagnosis, but provides valuable information for developing educational and treatment plans.
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) is used to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorders across age, developmental level and language skills
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Third Edition (GARS-3) is one of the most widely used instruments for the assessment of autism spectrum disorder in the world. The GARS-3 assists teachers, parents, and clinicians in identifying autism in individuals and estimating its severity
Childhood Autism Rating Scale - Second Edition (CARS2) is a brief rating scale that helps identify autism in children. CARS2 offers an easy-to-use tool that helps distinguish from developmentally disabled children who are not autistic, giving quantifiable ratings based on direct behaviour observation.
The autism criteria of the DSM-5 can be confusing, and the fact that it describes autism purely in terms of deficits causes many people to misunderstand what autism is. And because of that, even if you are autistic, the DSM description of autism may not resonate with you, and may even be the reason you rejected the possibility of being autistic.
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised (M-CHAT-R) is a screener that will ask a series of 20 questions about your child’s behavior. It's intended for toddlers between 16 and 30 months of age. The results will let you know if a further evaluation may be needed. You can use the results of the screener to discuss any concerns that you may have with your child’s healthcare provider.
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