About The Course
Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with our comprehensive guide. Tailored for mental health professionals, doctors, and healthcare practitioners, this course delves into key assessment concepts and criteria. Learn to conduct thorough ASD-related developmental histories, identify social-emotional deficits, recognise non-verbal communication challenges, and explore nuanced comorbidities. Discover effective tools and interventions for assessing, treating, and monitoring ASD symptoms.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Psychiatrists
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
- Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
- Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care
Accreditation Information:
- Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
- GP Accreditation: The course is also RACGP, ACRRM and GPMHSC accredited for general practitioners.
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis is part of the ADHD Clinical Training Program | 7-Course Series, which is RACGP, ACRRM, and GPMHSC accredited for 24.5 CPD hours and 10 FPS CPD hours.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the key concepts and clinical criteria used in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Learn how to take a comprehensive ASD-related developmental history.
- Identify and assess deficits in social and emotional reciprocity, non-verbal communication, relationship development and mood.
- Recognise deficits in non-verbal communication, interactions and repetitive behaviours or speech.
- Explore common and more nuanced comorbidities found in individuals with ASD to help diagnose ASD.
- Learn about the most effective tools and interventions to help assess, treat and monitor ASD symptoms.
Course Programme
3 Units | 13 Modules | 5 hours total length
- Part One: Taking a Clinical History & Undertaking a Clinical Assessment
- How to take an ASD-related developmental history
- DSM-V Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder - Domain A Symptoms
- DSM-V Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder - Domain B Symptoms
- Tests and tools to assist in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
- The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
- How to make a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Specifiers and Severity Levels
- Common Co-morbidities in ASD and their prevalence
- Identifying Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Making a Differential Diagnosis
- The 'Plan, Do, Study, Act' (PDSA) Framework
- Knowledge Check
Course Description
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis.
Embark on an enriching journey to deepen your understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with our comprehensive course, “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis,” expertly crafted for mental health professionals, doctors, and health care professionals.
Led by Dr. James Shelly, this course delves into key concepts and clinical criteria essential for precise assessment and diagnosis of ASD. Participants will gain proficiency in taking comprehensive ASD-related developmental histories and identifying deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, non-verbal communication, and relationship development. Moreover, they will learn to recognise common and nuanced comorbidities associated with ASD, facilitating accurate diagnosis and effective intervention.
Structured into three immersive units, comprising 13 modules, the course offers a structured approach to learning. Unit 1 introduces participants to the fundamentals of ASD assessment, delving into crucial topics such as taking a clinical history, understanding ASD-related developmental history, and learning the DSM-V criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder – covering both Domain A and Domain B symptoms.
Unit 2 offers a deep dive into diagnostic tests, communication strategies, and support mechanisms. Participants will gain insights into using tests and tools to diagnose ASD, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). Additionally, they will learn how to make a precise diagnosis of ASD, understand specifiers and severity levels, and explore the prevalence of common co-morbidities in ASD.
In Unit 3, participants engage in a clinical audit module, honing their ability to identify co-morbid signs and symptoms of ASD. Through this module, they will learn to recognise key signs of ASD, make accurate differential diagnoses, and utilize the ‘Plan, Do, Study, Act’ (PDSA) Framework for effective clinical decision-making.
Finally, to ensure a thorough understanding of the material covered, participants will undergo a comprehensive knowledge check at the end of the course.
Upon completion, participants not only enhance their clinical skills but also earn 5 CPD hours, contributing to their professional development. Enrol now and take the first step towards becoming a proficient ASD clinician, equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
While our Academy members enjoy exclusive access to a range of courses and webinars (including this course) with their annual membership, we’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase this course individually!
You can click on the respective links to take advantage of this offer.
For Psychiatrists: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
For General Practitioners: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
Explore the complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnosis. Learn key clinical criteria, developmental history-taking, symptom recognition, and effective intervention strategies for comprehensive care.
Course Information
- 5 Hours
- 5 CPD
Inclusions
- 1.5 Hours of Video Lecture
- Reading Material and PDSA Activity
- Case study, Self-assessment
- Certificate of Completion
Material Downloads
- certificate
Instructors
Dr. James Shelly Guest Speaker - MBChB, FCPsych (SA), MMedPsych, CertC&Apsych (SA)
Dr James Shelly is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience conducting ASD and other neuro-developmental assessments, as part of his role with a tertiary-level neurodevelopmental assessment team.
He has research experience in the area, has authored chapters in ADHD treatment guidelines, and has participated in the ICF Core Set development project for ASD and ADHD at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Dr. Sanil Rege Host and Course Reviewer - MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP
With extensive teaching experience through various psychiatry education initiatives, Sanil is recognized as a motivational training facilitator who promotes collaboration through discussion
As the Academic Lead of Psych Scene and Chief Editor of Psych Scene Hub, he aspires to make a difference in mental health by empowering Healthcare Professionals to advance their skills and career through the provision of specialised training and clinical development initiatives
Sanil is also founder of Vita Healthcare, a private clinic in Mount Eliza specialising in adult mental health. He has 20 years of clinical experience and 13 years of private practice experience treating disorders across the whole spectrum. He currently works across many settings including community, in-patient, consultation liaison and addiction psychiatry.
