Dr. Sam Goldstein Workshop

Understanding, Evaluating and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders: New Data and New Ideas

BY

Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

In this presentation Dr. Goldstein will provide a brief overview of the historical and current definitions of Autism Spectrum Disorders, discuss the core social learning problems that comprise these conditions, review symptom presentation at different ages as well as the current diagnostic protocol. The presentation will include a discussion of data from the largest epidemiological/standardization sample completed thus far comparing autistic children to those with other developmental problems and to a large normative sample. The process utilized will help participants identify areas of concern, evaluate differences between raters (e.g., parent and teacher), plan for intervention and choose evidenced based strategies or programs and, most importantly, monitor progress and treatment effectiveness. The presentation will conclude with a review of current treatment programs and modalities including medications and parent training focusing on social development as well as future challenges.

The Science of Executive Functioning: New Data, New Ideas and the Comprehensive Executive Functioning Inventory

In this presentation, Dr. Goldstein, co-author of the Comprehensive Executive Functioning Inventory (CEFI) will provide a brief overview the of historical and current theories and definitions of executive functioning (EF), discuss the most current research reflecting the core issues that comprise these hypothesized functions, review behaviors considered characteristic of EF as well as current diagnostic protocols. The presentation will include a discussion of data from the largest epidemiological/standardization sample completed thus far, examining EF in the general population of children. Emphasis will be placed on the CEFI, the first nationally standardized norm referenced instrument designed to identify executive functioning in youth two through eighteen years of age. The presentation will conclude with an overview of current treatment strategies, modalities and future challenges.

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to Jennifer Obando Salguero

20930 Parthenia St. #218 Canoga Park, 91304

 $30.00 for LAASP Members.

$40.00 for Non-members.

If you do not register online, please bring a check and RSVP to ensure you have seat as space is limited.