This introductory workshop will help practitioners better understand how to identify and assess autism across the lifespan using a comprehensive approach, including an overview of standardized instruments that can facilitate evaluations in community settings. We will review best-practice guidelines for autism assessments, including issues related to appropriate- and inappropriate- application of standardized diagnostic instruments in community settings. This will include an overview of the course of autism across the lifespan, specifically how the presentation of autism differs beyond childhood and common co-occurring conditions and diagnostic differentials for youth and adults on the spectrum. Translating assessment findings into recommendations for intervention using a strengths-based framework, including the range of challenges and achievements for individuals on the spectrum, will also be reviewed.

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Schedule:	Pre-conference workshop will be held from 1-4 PM.
Times:	01:00pm-04:00pm CST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Thursday, February 26, 2026 01:00pm 04:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Thursday, February 26, 2026 01:00pm 04:00pm
Location:	Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (205) 348-8600
Session ID:	CS-2602-AAPC01-01
Price:	Standard Registration : $60.00

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