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Course # 2970
Understanding Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies
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Course Abstract
This presentation will discuss the SLP role in the Diagnosis and Treatment of individuals with Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism. The participants will understand important diagnostic criteria, targets for intervention and general strategies for improving overall success.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service. This course was recorded on April 29, 2008
Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam - Participants will be able to list assessment tools used in diagnosis of HFA/Asperger Syndrome.
- Participants will be able to state strengths and weaknesses of currently available assessment tools.
- Participants will be able to name communication areas identified as weaknesses in HFA/Asperger Syndrome.
- Participants will be able to list some specific intervention strategies for communication/social deficits.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-35 Minutes | Overview |
| 35-80 Minutes | Diagnosis |
| 80-110 Minutes | Intervention Strategies |
| 110-120 Minutes | Questions and Answers |
Average Rating (66 Reviews)
Most Recent Comments
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June 22, 2012
This was an outstanding course. I am an SLP with a son who has Asperger's, and this is the best presentation I have ever seen on the subject. I do not work with children with Asperger's syndrome, but I will be incorporating a number of the techniques presented into our home life.
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June 4, 2012
Speaker was informed and presented material in a clear manner.
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May 7, 2012
In depth descriptions and treatment strategies
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April 22, 2012
I liked the specific examples of intervention to use with students
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March 29, 2012
Very detailed info on characteristics, assessment, and intervention of Asperger Syndrome
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March 29, 2012
Another great tool kit and resource list.
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March 27, 2012
Very useful information especially about the differences between ASD and HFA.
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February 21, 2012
great assessment and intervention techniques
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February 7, 2012
excellent presenter
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January 25, 2012
Extremely informative. Liked learning about the history of Asperger's.
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January 17, 2012
how to treat all ages
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December 31, 2011
My favorite topic.
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December 29, 2011
good practical information
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December 28, 2011
The presenter was very organized, stayed on topic, added very helpful info to make the info clearer and easy to understand. Gave excellent resources for functional therapy and strategies.
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December 26, 2011
Good information in a very organized format.
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December 26, 2011
Information was presented very clearly. Useful strategies for treatment
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November 29, 2011
practical and comprehensive in two hours
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November 19, 2011
Very educated and experienced speaker was able to provide therapeutic interventions, information, resources and examples to help increase my awareness and skill level with Asperger's Syndrome.
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November 14, 2011
She gave so many examples of therapy techniques. She gave us good recommendations
of books to look to for resources.
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October 20, 2011
Wonderful suggestions for diagnositc tools and intervention/strategies. Speaker was very organized. Excellent presentation.
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October 15, 2011
There was a great deal of information presented in a way which was easy to understand.
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October 11, 2011
well organized; practical information for diagnosis and therapy
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October 3, 2011
Very good information.
Course Information
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Course Presenter
Donna S. Murray, Ph.D.
Dr. Murray has over 20 years experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, providing speech-language therapy and autism consultation to families, schools and community agencies. She holds a joint faculty appointment in Pediatrics and the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders where she teaches a course in "Communication Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders" and mentors student research projects. She is a past Co-President and current board member of the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, member of the Regional Autism Advisory Council and Hamilton County Autism Task Force. She has a particular focus in HFA and Asperger Syndrome. Her research areas include joint attention, language and play, and social skills development in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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