Course Description
This CPD training equips health professionals to assess and diagnose Autism in teens and adults. It focuses on internalised, subtle, and masked presentations that are often missed in traditional assessment pathways.
The training is grounded in neurodiversity-affirming and evidence-based practice. It aligns with the Autism CRC National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism in Australia. You will learn how to move beyond checklist-driven diagnosis and strengthen your clinical reasoning when working with clients whose presentations do not fit stereotypical autism profiles.
Emphasis is placed on ethical, collaborative assessment processes. You will learn how to integrate qualitative and quantitative data to support clear and defensible diagnostic conclusions.
The course includes in-depth training in the MIGDAS-2, with demonstration videos showing structured diagnostic interviewing. You will also receive guidance on selecting and interpreting autism screening tools for adolescents and adults, and on contextualising results within broader clinical formulation.
By the end of the training, you will have a structured and defensible approach to Autism assessment that reflects current Australian standards and strengthens diagnostic clarity.
Learning Objectives
By completing this CPD training, you will be able to:
- Identify how Autism presents in teens and adults, including internalised and masked profiles
- Apply neurodiversity-affirming principles to Autism assessment practice
- Differentiate Autism from commonly overlapping or misattributed conditions, including OCD, ADHD, social anxiety, and BPD
- Select and interpret screening tools relevant to adolescent and adult Autism assessment
- Conduct structured Autism diagnostic interviews using the MIGDAS-2 framework
- Develop clear, ethical, and neurodiversity-affirming diagnostic reports
Terms of Purchase
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