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    Autism Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Update

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    Course Description

    Advance your clinical expertise with Autism Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Update, a comprehensive continuing education course designed for healthcare professionals working with autistic individuals. This course synthesizes the latest research (2022–2026) and clinical guidelines to help you confidently identify, assess, and treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across pediatric and adult populations.

    Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for sensory, motor, communication, and mental health considerations, while applying neurodiversity-affirming, patient-centered care. Through real-world case studies and interdisciplinary insights, you’ll improve outcomes in settings ranging from early intervention to adult healthcare. Ideal for clinicians seeking CE credits in autism, neurology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, this course translates complex evidence into actionable clinical practice.

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    Autism Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Update

    $37.95

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    Course Outline

    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

    2:10:49 - End

    Learning Objectives

    1. Define the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and severity levels for autism spectrum disorder.
    2. Describe the neurodiversity paradigm and its influence on clinical
    3. communication with autistic individuals.
    4. Identify validated screening and diagnostic tools for autism across pediatric and adult populations.
    5. Recognize core sensory, motor, and communication differences commonly observed in autistic individuals.
    6. List common co-occurring physical and mental health conditions associated with autism spectrum disorder.
    7. Explain evidence-based early childhood and school-age interventions for autistic children.
    8. State the key principles of adolescent transition planning and autism-affirming adult healthcare.

    Course Instructor

    Instructor: Anne Osborn, PT, MPT
    Personnel Disclosure:

    Financial – ​​​​​​​​​Anne Osborn, PT, MPT is the member manager of Ridley Learning. She receives compensation for the authorship of this course.

    Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

    No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

    Course Media / Format

    • Video

    Instructional Level

    Intermediate

    Target Audience

    • Occupational Therapist
    • Occupational Therapist Assistant
    • Physical Therapist
    • Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Registered Nurse

    Course Participation & Disclosure

    This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service. This course was prompted and edited with the help of artificial intelligence.
    To receive credit for completion, the post-course exam must be passed with a score of 70% or above. Scores less than 70% must be re-taken until a passing score of 70% is achieved to receive a certificate of successful completion. You will have unlimited exam attempts.
    You will have 1 year from the date of enrollment to complete your course.

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