Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Interventions for Adolescents
Program Description other intervention strategies to address comorbid diagnoses. We will also provide an overview of The incidence of ASD has been steadily the transitions that individuals commonly face increasing over the last 20 years. While during adolescence, including a discussion of much attention is given to early diagnosis strategies to help to address puberty and the and early intervention, there are often less transition into employment or post-secondary resources and discussion around diagnosis education. and treatment for children as they become adolescents. Often individuals who are diagnosed during this time period can Speakers present with more subtle social Nicole Ginn, Ph.D. is a Clinical Assistant communication difficulties and more well- Professor at the UNC School of Medicine at the developed cognitive skills. This makes it Fayetteville TEACCH Center, which is part of the particularly important that professionals state wide TEACCH program that serves children diagnosing in this period consider differential and adults with autism and their families. She diagnoses in assessment. Comorbid completed her clinical internship at the Mailman diagnoses, particularly of Anxiety and Center for Child Development in Miami, FL and Depression, are also often diagnosed for the received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from first time during adolescence as individuals the University of Florida. Her clinical and with ASD face increasing social and research interests include assessment and academic demands during this time. There intervention for children, adolescents, and adults are major developmental challenges and with autism as well as treatment outcomes for changes to be navigated during young children with ASD with disruptive or adolescence in order to facilitate passage aggressive behaviors. into adulthood, which often signals many Joanna Mussey, Ph.D. is a Clinical Assistant transitions across domains such as Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the postsecondary education, employment, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and personal responsibilities of adulthood. The licensed clinical psychologist with the UNC period of adolescence, particularly for TEACCH Autism Program Greensboro Center. individuals with ASD, presents unique Her position at TEACCH involves providing direct challenges to parents and professionals care services to both children and adults with working with them in terms of having ASD and their families. She completed her appropriate expectations and developing clinical internship at the University of Colorado intervention strategies that will help to School of Medicine and received her Ph.D. in improve skills across settings. Clinical Psychology from the University of This workshop will focus on recognizing the Alabama. Her clinical and research interests are diagnostic and learning characteristics of in the areas of executive function skills, gender adolescents with ASD and how they differ from differences, symptomatology and needs across other diagnostic disorders. Treatment the lifespan, and efficacy of professional training. considerations will also be discussed including the Structured TEACCHing approach to improve abilities in the domains of learning, social, communication, and behavior as well as
In affiliation with Duke University Medical Center Part of the NC AHEC Program Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Interventions for Adolescents
June 16, 2016 Objectives Randolph Community College Upon conclusion of this program participants 413 Industrial Park Ave., Asheboro, NC should be able to: Identify the criteria for diagnosing ASD using the DSM-5 and ICD-10 and determining functional impairment levels; Describe the differential diagnostic features of ASD versus other diagnoses in adolescents; Describe the learning style of individuals with ASD and common comorbid diagnoses; Discuss the Structured TEACCHing approach as well as other intervention strategies for addressing symptoms of comorbid diagnoses and behavior problems as well as learning and social communication domains for adolescents with ASD; and Discuss challenging behaviors in adolescence, including issues around puberty and transitions into adulthood, and strategies to help address these issues. Target Audience This program has been planned for Sandhills Center staff and providers of mental health, I/DD, and substance abuse services working with adolescents. Cost: Free This event is presented by Southern Regional AHEC for the Sandhills Center MCO and registration is limited to their staff and providers. Limited to two persons per agency. Space is limited.
In affiliation with Duke University Medical Center Part of the NC AHEC Program Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Interventions for Adolescents to NC Psychologists. Southern Regional AHEC Credits has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5362. 0.6 CEUs and 6.0 Contact Hours credit will be Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are awarded to participants who attend 100% of clearly identified. Southern Regional AHEC is the program. Southern Regional AHEC solely responsible for all aspects of the adheres to NAADAC Education Provider programs. Guidelines Provider #843 (Substance Abuse No partial credit will be given. Individuals arriving Credit). This program will provide 6.0 contact 15 minutes or more after the starting time will not hours (category A) continuing education credit receive credit.
AGENDA 8:30 am Registration 9:00 am Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders according to DSM-5 and ICD-10 and determining functional impairment 10:00 am Differential Diagnosis considerations in adolescents 10:30 am Break 10:45 am Learning Styles of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders 12:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00 pm Structured TEACCHing interventions for adolescents to address learning, social communication, and behavior 2:00 pm Intervention strategies for adolescents addressing comorbid symptoms of anxiety and depression 2:30 pm Break 2:45 pm Adolescent Transitions: Overview and Discussion of the unique transitions in adolescence including puberty and issues around the transition into adulthood 4:30 pm Behavior problem solving and Questions
In affiliation with Duke University Medical Center Part of the NC AHEC Program Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Interventions for Adolescents
June 16, 2016 Registration: 8:30 a.m., Program 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Randolph Community College, Continuing Education Industrial Center (Room 148), 413 Industrial Park Ave., Asheboro, NC Registration limited to Sandhills Center MCO staff & providers. Limit of two persons per agency. Space is limited. To Register: CASCE #49368 Fill out the shaded areas, save, & email it to: [email protected] Or fax this form to: 910-323-0674
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In affiliation with Duke University Medical Center Part of the NC AHEC Program