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Understanding the Spectrum (Part I)
Gain insight into ASD diagnosis, development, and neurobiology. This 25-hour course covers the spectrum's social, cognitive, and physiological dimensions—including gut-brain and mitochondrial influences.
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Course Description
This 25-hour course provides an in-depth exploration of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental conditions, focusing on diagnostic clarity, developmental progression, and the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms. Clinicians will examine DSM-V diagnostic categories, social and communication deficits, and emerging research on the mirror neuron system, brain-gut connection, serotonin pathways, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The course equips practitioners with the tools to recognize the diverse presentations of ASD and implement early, targeted interventions.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand the DSM-V diagnostic framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions.
- Identify hallmark features of ASD including communication deficits and social interaction challenges.
- Analyze the role of the mirror neuron system, neurotransmitters, and brain-gut axis in ASD pathophysiology.
- Explore the developmental course, proposed causes, and comorbidities of ASD presentations.
Components
Educational Syllabus
- Resource Library for 793
- About this Course
- Journal Articles
- Download: Download the Slides
- Chapter 1 - Diagnostic Criteria
- Lesson: Part 1
- Lesson: Part 2
- Chapter 2 - Persistent Social Deficits
- Lesson: Persistent Social Deficits
- Chapter 3 - Repetitive Activities
- Lesson: Repetitive Activities
- Chapter 4 - Onset Patterns of ASD
- Lesson: Onset Patterns of ASD
- Chapter 5 - Ted Talk: Temple Grandin
- Lesson: Ted Talk: Temple Grandin
- Chapter 6 - Brain Structures in ASD
- Lesson: Brain Structures in ASD
- Chapter 7 - Biological Motion
- Lesson: Biological Motion
- Chapter 8 - A New Way to Diagnose Autism
- Lesson: A New Way to Diagnose Autism
- Chapter 9 - Connectivity
- Lesson: Connectivity
- Chapter 10 - Brain Connectivity in ASD
- Lesson: Brain Connectivity in ASD
- Chapter 11 - Day One Homework
- Lesson: Day One Homework
- Chapter 12 - Day One Review
- Lesson: Day One Review
- Chapter 13 - Language Anxiety, and Reward
- You're Halfway There!
- Lesson: Language Anxiety, and Reward
- Chapter 14 - Sensory Overresponsivity (SOR)
- Lesson: Sensory Overresponsivity (SOR)
- Chapter 15 - Autonomics and SOR
- Lesson: Autonomics and SOR
- Chapter 16 - Social Brain Regions
- Lesson: Part 1
- Lesson: Part 2
- Chapter 17 - OFC and TPC Disruption
- Lesson: Part 1
- Lesson: Part 2
- Chapter 18 - Autistic Savant Stephen Wiltshire
- Lesson: Autistic Savant Stephen Wiltshire
- Chapter 19 - Neurological Evaluation of Autism
- Lesson: Neurological Evaluation of Autism
- Chapter 20 - Day Two Review
- Lesson: Day Two Review
- Chapter 21 - Motor Stereotypies
- Lesson: Motor Stereotypies
- Chapter 22 - Screening & Diagnostic Evaluations for ASD
- Lesson: Part 1
- Lesson: Part 2
- Chapter 23 - Autism: A Visit to My Home Planet
- Lesson: Autism: A Visit to My Home Planet
- Chapter 24 - Mirror Neurons and Motor Imagery
- Lesson: Mirror Neurons and Motor Imagery
- Chapter 25 - Mirror Neurons and Motor Imagery
- Lesson: Mirror Neurons and Motor Imagery
- Quiz: Final Exam
Venue, Hotels & Schedule
Also includes
Understanding the Spectrum (Part I)
Gain insight into ASD diagnosis, development, and neurobiology. This 25-hour course covers the spectrum's social, cognitive, and physiological dimensions—including gut-brain and mitochondrial influences.
$
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