Autism Across The Lifespan: Evidence-Based Update

🎓 Earn CE credit and get your certificate ➡️ https://ridleylearning.com/products/a... Autism spectrum disorder now affects roughly 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults, yet most clinicians finish training with little contemporary autism content. This course consolidates the 2022-2026 evidence into a lifespan framework for screening, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, and autism-affirming care from early childhood through adulthood. 📖 OUR APPROACH Our courses are built entirely from peer-reviewed research. We focus on what the research actually says — not personal anecdotes or opinion — and update content rapidly as new evidence emerges. ✅ LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and severity levels for autism spectrum disorder. Describe the neurodiversity paradigm and its influence on clinical communication with autistic individuals. Identify validated screening and diagnostic tools for autism across pediatric and adult populations. Recognize core sensory, motor, and communication differences commonly observed in autistic individuals. List common co-occurring physical and mental health conditions associated with autism spectrum disorder. Explain evidence-based early childhood and school-age interventions for autistic children. State the key principles of adolescent transition planning and autism-affirming adult healthcare. 👩‍⚕️ WHO THIS IS FOR Healthcare professionals seeking continuing education credit, including physical therapists (PT/PTA), occupational therapists (OT/OTA), and nurses (RN/LPN). Use the Verify Course Approval tool on the course page to confirm approval for your state and license type: https://ridleylearning.com/products/a... 📜 HOW TO EARN CE CREDIT Watching this video alone does not earn CE credit. To receive your certificate of completion you'll need to purchase the course or a subscription, and complete the exam within our platform. The post-course exam must be passed with a passing score. Scores less than passing must be re-taken until a passing score is achieved to receive a certificate of successful completion. You will have unlimited exam attempts. → Buy this course or get unlimited access: https://ridleylearning.com/products/a... ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 3:33 - Module 1: Foundations: DSM-five-TR Criteria, Epidemiology, and Etiology 19:27 - Module 2: Neurodiversity and Communication 34:09 - Module 3: Identification and Diagnosis 52:55 - Module 4: Sensory, Motor, and Communication 1:12:15 - Module 5: Co-occurring Conditions and Mortality 1:30:16 - Module 6: Early Childhood Through School-Age 1:45:22 - Module 7: Early Childhood Through School-Age 2:03:37 - Exam Review 📚 ABOUT RIDLEY LEARNING Ridley Learning is an evidence-based continuing education provider for healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses. Every course is anchored by one question: What does the research say? Founded by Anne Osborn, PT, MPT. 🔗 CONNECT Website: https://ridleylearning.com All courses: https://ridleylearning.com/collection... LinkedIn:   / ridleylearning   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #ContinuingEducation #PhysicalTherapyCEU #OccupationalTherapyCEU #NursingCEU #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder