Missed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis? Delayed Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Missed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis? Population Considerations and Clinical Comorbidities Contributing to Delayed Diagnosis of #Autism Spectrum Disorder Originally presented: Friday, June 11, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MST 1.5 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT) Hannah Gadsby's High-Functioning Autism:    • How Hannah Gadsby's High-Functioning Autis...   ➡️ Join a live Continuation Education event or self-paced course for CE credit, download presentation slides, check out the training's citations, or learn more about the presenter: https://ucebt.com/events/ ➡️ Request a speaker, trainer, or provider for professional consultation for your business: https://ucebt.com/request-a-speaker/ https://ucebt.com/clinical-consultation/ https://ucebt.com/consultation/ About the presentation: With Utah having one of the highest rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States, the community relies on clinicians to provide early identification and intervention for this pervasive #neurodevelopmental disorder. Although the last several decades have witnessed an increase in awareness and support for individuals on the spectrum and their families, many people with #ASD are not receiving diagnoses and subsequent services until they are older children, adolescents, or even adults. As research continues to grow, the field is discovering complexities that alter our recognition and understanding of ASD. This presentation will discuss demographic characteristics impacting identification, such as the “female autism phenotype,” autism in racial and ethnic minorities, and the intersection of ASD and #LGBTQA+ identities. Furthermore, this talk will present evidence-based guidelines for differential diagnosis and present specific disorders that mimic or mask underlying ASD, including #ADHD, #OCD, and #personalitydisorder. Following the presentation, there is a 30-minute Question and Answer period. #ucebt #utah #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #therapy #therapyworks #psychology #psychologyfacts #mindset #Mindfulness #mentalhealthishealth #clinicalpsychology #clinicalpsychologist #misdiagnosis