Understanding Girls And Women With Autism In A World Where They Are Often Overlooked And Misdiagnosed
Course: #6450Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 2426 Reviews
While the manifestation and exhibited characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorder in females often appear different than for males, females with autism are often misdiagnosed and overlooked altogether-- requiring them to navigate a world predicated on social interaction without a proper diagnosis and relevant services. This training will discuss how autism manifests for females and clinical considerations for practitioners.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge, 09762; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1239100; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/1.0; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate common differences in the characteristics and manifestation of autism among females versus males.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate the reasons for misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis for females with autism.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate common co-occurring conditions that females with autism often experience.
Course created on August 14, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Description of characteristics, signs, and manifestation of autism in females |
| 20-30 Minutes | Multi-faceted nature and common co-occurring conditions |
| 30-40 Minutes | Misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis in females |
| 40-50 Minutes | Clinical considerations and strategies to work with this population |
| 50-55 Minutes | Resources available for girls/women with autism and their families |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Reviews
2426 ReviewsPresented By
Christina Marsack-Topolewski
PhD, MSW LMSW
Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski is an associate professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. Her research focuses on autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, family caregiving, quality of life, caregiver burden, and the service delivery system. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has over 70 published peer-reviewed journal articles and encyclopedia entries. She has worked as both a Special Education teacher and Social Worker, providing support for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 09762. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs/contact hours (Intermediate level, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
The continued family of websites, including OccupationalTherapy.com, is a Certified Training Partner of IBCCES. This course is offered for a maximum of 1.0 CE hours for the autism certifications issued by IBCCES.
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