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  • Author:

    Ray W. Christner, PsyD, NCSP, ABPP

  • Level: 

    Foundational

  • CREDIT(S):

    1 Credit

  • Video:

    1 hour 11 minutes

Responsive and Collaborative Assessment for Autism

This workshop provides a comprehensive and responsive framework for assessing autism across the lifespan. Dr. Christner discusses an assessment approach that integrates standardized diagnostic tools with flexible, relationship-centered practices that emphasize collaboration, context, and respect for individual experiences. Participants will learn to identify essential components of autism evaluations, distinguish between missed and misdiagnoses, and apply data-informed—not data-driven—assessment approaches. A case study will highlight this process and discuss assessment, diagnosis, and intervention recommendations. The approach discussed supports integration of culturally responsive, collaborative, and evidence-based practices to promote accurate identification and meaningful support for neurodivergent individuals.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify components of a comprehensive evaluation process to evaluate autism and explore differential diagnosis.
2. Discuss the integration of neurodivergent-affirming and standard assessment approaches for a comprehensive, respectful, and supportive evaluation.
3. Use evaluation data and collaboration to identify support, accommodation, and intervention options.

Ray W. Christner, PsyD

Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. He specializes in clinical and school psychology, and he is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Operating an independent practice in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Dr. Christner also provides telepsychology services in 41 states as an authorization holder of the APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and the TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice). His clinical work includes psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, consultation services, and program evaluations. He works with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences. 

A recognized author and speaker, Dr. Christner has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications and presentations. His book, Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice (now in its 3rd edition), has been translated into Japanese, Korean, and Romanian. Additionally, Dr. Christner shares his thoughts on topics related to psychology as the cohost of the podcast Psyched to Practice and writes the Living Psyched blog for Psychology Today. His work has garnered attention from prominent media outlets such as Today, Parents, Newsweek, Lifehacker, Yahoo!Life, ABC, Fox, Special Education Connection, and Authority Magazine, to name a few.
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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.

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