Can You Really Assess Autism Remotely? How Current Research Informs Clinical Practice
Course: #11297Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1052 Reviews
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.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to use findings from current research to differentiate between in-person and remote autism assessment approaches.
- After this course, participants will be able to implement learned identification strategies during remote autism assessments based on case examples or scenarios.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply multi-disciplinary theories to inform decision-making in remote settings.
Course created on August 28, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Quick review of autism traits and DSM-5 criteria |
| 10-20 Minutes | Research efficacy on in-person diagnosis, assessment measures, and observations |
| 20-35 Minutes | Research efficacy on remote diagnosis, assessment measures, and observation |
| 35-40 Minutes | Multi-disciplinary theories in remote assessments |
| 40-55 Minutes | Applying what you have learned |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Thelma Uzonyi
PhD CCC-SLP, IMH-E®
Dr. Thelma Uzonyi is a multi-skilled speech-language pathologist. Her career spans 14 years with experiences in early intervention, clinical diagnostics, parent coaching, community outreach, professional development training, research, university teaching, and clinical leadership. She specializes in early childhood language development, early detection of autism, and parent-child engagement in the early years. Additionally, she is an endorsed infant mental health provider through the Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee, and she has completed advanced practitioner training in Facilitating Attuned Interactions through the Erikson Institute. Dr. Uzonyi is also an advocate for multidisciplinary evaluations and support systems. She has collaborated with a range of therapists (occupational, physical, music, aquatic), pediatricians, child psychologists, audiologists, early childhood educators, and elementary school teachers
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Financial: Thelma Uzonyi was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Thelma Uzonyi has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
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