Best Practices in Diagnostic Assessment and Management of Autism in Transitional-age Youth and Adults: Common and Challenging Differentials
August 4, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm ET
Virtual webinar
Presenters:
Sarah Mohiuddin, M.D.
Kara Brooklier, Ph.D.
Session description:
This webinar will provide an overview of the best practice methods and tools for assessing and managing autism for transitional-aged youth and adults, including review of diagnostic challenges and best practices, discussion of often-seen and challenging differential and comorbid conditions, and guidance and management strategies for supporting individuals and families through the transition to adulthood.
Session objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Explain the components of the best practice diagnostic process and the use of standardized assessment tools in autism spectrum disorder evaluation in transition aged youth and adults.
State differential conditions that may present for first time autism evaluation in the teen and young adult years.
Recognize three common comorbid conditions in transitional- age youth and adults with autism.
Share effective and helpful methods for guiding individuals and families during the transition to adulthood.
This presentation is hosted by our partners from the Michigan Capacity Building Center (CBC), part of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Visit their website for a full calendar of their upcoming ASD training sessions.
ASD Psychopharmacology Series Part 1: Overview and Approach to Prescribing Medications in Individuals with Autism
August 14, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm ET
Virtual webinar
Presenter:
Sarah Mohiuddin, M.D.
Session description:
This webinar will provide professionals advanced training in psychopharmacology for patients with ASD. Prescribing philosophy and tools for effective evaluation of medication management practices will be discussed with special focus on patients from childhood through adulthood.
Continuing education credit details coming soon
ASD Psychopharmacology Series Part 2: Stimulants and Alpha Agonists in Individuals with Autism
August 28, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm ET
Virtual webinar
Presenter:
Sarah Mohiuddin, M.D.
Session description:
This webinar will provide professionals advanced training in psychopharmacology for patients with ASD. The session will focus on special considerations when evaluating the use of stimulants and alpha agonists as part of ASD treatment.
Continuing education credit details coming soon
ASD Psychopharmacology Series Part 3: Antipsychotics in Individuals with Autism
September 11, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm ET
Virtual webinar
Presenter:
Sally Chu, M.D.
Session description:
This webinar will provide professionals advanced training in psychopharmacology for patients with ASD. The session will focus on special considerations when evaluating the use of antipsychotics as part of ASD treatment.
Continuing education credit details coming soon
ASD Psychopharmacology Series Part 4: SSRIs, Anticonvulsants and Other Agents in Individuals with Autism
September 25, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm ET
Virtual webinar
Presenter:
Yavuz Ince, M.D.
Session description:
This webinar will provide professionals advanced training in psychopharmacology for patients with ASD. The session will focus on special considerations when evaluating the use of SSRIs, anticonvulsants and other agents as part of ASD treatment.
Continuing education credit details coming soon