The purpose of the training is to familiarize specialists from various fields working with people on the autism spectrum in detail with the process of diagnosis of holistic developmental disorders. The participant will gain knowledge about the role of individual specialists and parents/guardians in the diagnostic process, diagnostic criteria and their translation into clinical practice, specific functioning of persons on the autism spectrum and the most common co-occurring disorders.
The training is designed for specialists in various fields working with people on the autism spectrum.
Program Topics:
- Specifics of functioning of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
- Diagnostic criteria
- Screening tools and scales for diagnosing ASD
- Co-occurring disorders
- Clinical cases