Assessment & Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders ~ 4 CEU

Evergreen Behavioral Health Association presents:

An Overview of Assessment & Intervention Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders

with

Celine Saulnier, PhD Psychologist

Autism researcher, clinician, and author

Friday, May 23, 2025

4 Cultural Competence CE Live Online Training for Mental Health Clinicians

Workshop description

In this workshop tailored for treating psychotherapists, Dr. Celine Saulnier will share her extensive knowledge to help us build a more nuanced understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, understand assessment approaches in both childhood and adulthood, and deepen our knowledge of how to support clients with ASD.

Learning objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be better able to:

1. Define the key features of Autism Spectrum Disorder

2. Discuss how symptom expression differs based on cognitive and language levels, sex differences, and emotional/behavioral regulation

3. Identify treatment and intervention strategies to foster social communication & interaction skills

4. Identify supports for puberty, adolescence, transitional and vocational services

Workshop Schedule

8:30 – 8:35: Introduction and Housekeeping

8:35 – 9:30:

Clinical Features of ASD

• Diagnostic Criteria for ASD

• Variations in cognition, language, and gender

• Race, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities

• Genetic Liability for ASD

9:30 – 10:30:

Comprehensive Developmental Approach to Evaluation

• Screening for ASD in Infants and Toddlers

• Current Biomarkers for Diagnosing ASD

• Assessing Cognition, Language and Adaptive Behavior

10:30 – 10:45: Break

10:45 – 11:30:

• Assessing Autism Symptomatology

• Identifying and Assessing Undiagnosed or Misdiagnosed Adults

• Diagnostic Differentials (e.g., ID, Language Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, OCD)

11:30 – 12:45:

Treatment & Intervention Strategies

• Differentiating Educational Eligibility from Standards of Best Practice

• Methods of Intervention for ASD

• Strategies to Enhance Social Skills

• Strategies to Enhance Emotional/Behavior Regulation & Adaptive Skills

• Preparing for Transition to Adulthood

• Fostering areas of Strength

12:45 – 1:00: Q & A and Closing

Trainer bio

Dr. Saulnier obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She trained and worked at the Yale Child Study Center’s Autism Program for nearly a decade before relocating to Emory University School of Medicine and the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, GA, where she directed a large-scale clinical research program. In 2018, she opened her own company, Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Consulting Services, where she specializes in diagnostic assessment of autism and related conditions across the lifespan, as well as teaching and training worldwide. Dr. Saulnier has published over 50 articles, written two books, and she is an author on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition.

Certificate of Attendance Requirements

Full attendance and a post-training workshop evaluation are required to receive a certificate. Certificates will be sent out electronically after the training to your registration email address, along with any materials from the presentation. EBHA's CE courses are certified by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Typically, other licensing boards accept NASW certified courses. Note that it is the participant's responsibility to check with your individual state boards to verify CE requirements for your licensing body.