Autism and Girls (Tri-State Webinar)

Audience: Educators, Other District/School Staff, Parents, Students, Community Partners, General Public | Topic: Autism, Autism & Girls/Females, Behavior, Brain Injury, Collaboration, Communication, Dispute Resolution, Dropout Prevention, Early Childhood Special Education, Educational Identification, Eligibility Determination, Evidence Based Practices, Executive Functioning, Family, School, and Community Partnering, Gifted Education, Literacy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Multilingual Learners, Postsecondary Readiness, Secondary Transition, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education | Hosted by: Office of Special Education

Requirement for School / District Staff: N/A

On-Demand format

Description: Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder are under identified. In this webinar, we will explore how to identify characteristics of females with ASD through the use of home videos. We will also highlight important factors to consider when planning interventions for females with ASD.

Learner Objectives

Participants will:

• Identify the differences between females and males with ASD.
• Recognize why females are difficult to identify.
• Explain the importance of early identification.
• Explore interventions specific to females with ASD.

Study Questions

1. Why are females under identified?
2. What are some differences within the presentation of ASD in males and females?
3. What makes a female with ASD more prone to anxiety and depression?
4. Name an area of focus to help females with ASD?

Contact Information

Rhonda Danner
danner_r@cde.state.co.us

Certificate

After watching the webinar please take a brief webinar evaluation to receive a certificate for 0.75 contact hours. 

• Evaluation Link (SmartSheet Form)

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