Outline of Presentation:

Schools and communities are seeing an increase in requests for assessment. Accurate evaluation and diagnosis of ASD are critical to obtaining appropriate services and supports. There are a number of inaccurate beliefs and practices that well-meaning professionals and parents hold to be true. These beliefs may become part of a “culture of misunderstanding” that is perpetuated in school districts and communities and can have a direct negative impact on the services and supports that individuals with ASD receive. This session will explore common myths associated will all aspects of evaluation and diagnosis of individuals with ASD. Topics including intellectual, speech and language, sensory motor, adaptive, achievement, and psychological assessment of individuals with ASD will also be discussed.

Learner Objectives:

- At the end of the session, participants will be able to identify at least five common myths associated with evaluation of ASD.
- At the end of the session, participants will be able to respond appropriately to at least five common myths associated with evaluation of ASD.
- At the end of the session, participants will be able to discuss at least two methods for disseminating accurate information to other professionals in the workplace.