Psychological Assessment of Girls on the Spectrum Part 1: Foundations

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Description:

In this webinar, Dr. Reynolds discusses the unique challenges and trends in identifying Autism in girls, specifically tailored for school psychologists. Attendees will gain insights into the current disparities in diagnosis, including the factors contributing to these gaps and the implications of missed or delayed identification. The session will highlight key differences between boys and girls with Autism, emphasizing the subtle and often camouflaged presentations in girls. School psychologists will learn effective strategies to enhance their practices during the referral, assessment, and identification stages when evaluating girls under the suspicion of Autism. The webinar also encourages reflection, guiding participants to critically examine their current methods and identify actionable steps to become more affirming of students’ neurodiversity. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to more effectively conduct evaluations of girls under the suspicion of Autism.

Released in September 2024, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1 and 2 of the NASP Practice Model. Schoolpsych.com’s recorded webinars are non-refundable. Attendees who complete this 1.25 hour webinar will receive 1.25 NASP-Approved CPD credit.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify current trends in the identification of girls with Autism, factors contributing to these trends, and implications of gaps in the identification of girls with Autism.

2. Participants will be able to articulate differences between boys and girls with Autism.

3. Participants will be able to identify strategies to improve their practices during the referral, assessment, and identification stages when evaluating girls for possible Autism.

4. Participants will critically examine their own practices and will identify specific action steps they can take to become more affirming of students’ neurodiversity. 

Bio:

Lauren Reynolds, Ph.D., NCSP is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with children and families. Dr. Reynolds completed her Ph.D. in School Psychology at The Ohio State University. She has worked in many settings, including public schools, universities, private practice, and a research hospital. She currently owns her own private practice in the Columbus, Ohio area, where she conducts evaluations, provides therapy, consults with school districts, and supervises psychology interns. Dr. Reynolds’ is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults with various types of neurodiversity, including giftedness, learning disabilities, ADHD, and Autism (especially Autism in girls). She also enjoys supporting clients experiencing mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-harm/suicidal ideation. 

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