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Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Language in Minimally Speaking Autistic Youth, in partnership with the University of Vermont
Presented by Danielle Kent, MS, CCC-SLP, Tiffany Hutchins, PhD
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Course: #11369Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course reviews the application of current research to support expressive language development in minimally speaking autistic children, including an examination of frameworks such as Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA). The course discusses Toy Talk, a responsive modeling approach used during child-led play to stimulate language as well as introducing the Sentence Diversity Index, a simple and effective tool for tracking expressive language growth over time. Attendees will leave with practical, theoretically-sound, evidence-based strategies for supporting the language advancement of minimally-speaking children with autism.

Can You Really Assess Autism Remotely? How Current Research Informs Clinical Practice
Presented by Thelma Uzonyi, PhD, CCC-SLP, IMH-E®
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Course: #11297Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the current research on remote assessments pertaining to autism and its clinical use. Specific examples of remote clinical assessment models connecting current research are shown and discussed. The importance of multi-disciplinary assessment teams and neurodiverse acceptance is integrated in the course content.

Stuttering, Cluttering, Atypical Disfluency, and Autism
Presented by Kathleen Scaler Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F
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Course: #11226Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course focuses on stuttering, cluttering, and atypical disfluency in autism. Case studies present strategies for differential diagnosis and treatment within the context of neurodiverse affirming practice.

Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #1033908Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The diagnoses of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, can be overlooked. Many students end up with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder attached to a comorbid diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Depression. Let’s take the time to sort this out. Knowing the difference can mean so much to the student, their treatment, and your interventions.

Understanding Girls and Women with Autism In A World Where They Are Often Overlooked And Misdiagnosed
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
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Course: #1033900Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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 course discusses how autism manifests for females and clinical considerations for practitioners.

Assessment of Autism: Differentiation Consideration
Presented by Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10894Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Factors that should be considered when differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disability, and Speech-Language Impairment are described in this course. Important questions and critical data that support an accurate diagnosis or classification are also discussed.

Assessment of Autism: What the Words Mean (and Why That’s Important)
Presented by Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10893Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Key terms that all evaluation partners need to be knowledgeable about are described. The importance of using those key terms for an accurate diagnosis or classification is discussed.

Autism: Creating Optimal Change One Narrative at a Time
Presented by Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10865Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This is Part 4 of a four-part series. Children with autism have stories to tell. This course describes the impact strong storytelling skills have on a child’s attention, executive functioning, and language abilities. How to use multimodal cues in the context of task-oriented movement activities and effective scaffolding of storytelling skills are addressed.

Autism: Let's Move
Presented by Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10864Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This is Part 3 of a four-part series. It is estimated that approximately 80% of children with autism present with significant, generalized motor delays. This course describes how SLPs can integrate movement into their therapy sessions to treat the whole child while improving non-verbal and verbal communication skills.

Autism: Let’s Talk Speech!
Presented by Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10862Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This is Part 2 of a four-part series. It’s estimated that 25-30% of children with autism will never develop fluent speech. This course describes speech development, neurological issue that can interfere with it, and research-based strategies that can be implemented immediately to improve speech outcomes for clients on the autism spectrum.