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Oswald D. 2016. Community diagnostic assessment team training. , 10 pp.

Annotation: These presentation slides are designed to equip an interdisciplinary team with the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments in a healthcare setting. The assessments aim to provide a thorough understanding of the child's strengths and challenges concerning autism features, adhering to best practices in team collaboration. The process emphasizes the importance of engaging parents as active partners and serves as a foundation for effective interventions. The recommended approach for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments involves collaboration among practitioners from various medical specialties. The ultimate goal is to enhance outcomes for the child and increase parental satisfaction. These materials outline the assessment tools to be utilized, detail training modules for medical staff, and discuss both the results of the training and the challenges encountered.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Autism, Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Training programs, Staff development
   

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