Please note: This course has updated the term "Asperger's Disorder" to Autism Spectrum Disorder" ASD... due to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5) stating that, "individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder." Coolidge, F. L., Marie, P. D., Rhoades, C. S., Monaghan, P., & Segal, D. L. (2013). Psychometric properties of a new Measure to assess autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5 American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 83(1), 126-130.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Barnard-Brak, L., Richman, D. M., Chesnut, S. R., & Little, T. D. (2016). Social Communication Questionnaire scoring procedures for autism spectrum disorder and the prevalence of potential social communication disorder in ASD. School Psychology Quarterly, 31(4), 522-533.

Steps to receive a Continuing Education Certificate for this Course

Step #1 - Read Section 1 then Answer Question 1. Question 1 is located at the end of Section 1. Then, click on the Test link found at the end of Section 1 to answer question 1. Read Section 2. Answer question 2 and so on.

Step #2 - After completing and scoring the Test a Certificate granting 6 CE credits is issued to you.
Course Descriptions: This course mainly focuses on the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder regarding building social skills. It draws attention to, for example, Effective Parenting Strategies for Building Social Skills and specific content a therapist could use in his or her next session. Coordinating Instructor: Tracy Appleton, LCSW, MEd
Course Reviewed 2023