Unseen, but In Need:

Identifying Girls with ASD in EI

March 7th and April 4th @ 12pm EST

DESCRIPTION:

Part I (March 7th):

We will discuss the challenges in identifying girls with characteristics of Autism, what signs might be missed, why diagnosis may take more time, and the consequences to these girls and their families. There will be an emphasis on the research in this subject including scientific data supporting differences in gender in ASD.

Part II (April 4th):

We will discuss case studies and videos of girls with ASD, with a focus on how to help families recognize characteristics in girls with ASD, optimal service delivery in EI, and how parents can best advocate for their child’s diagnosis.

FACILITATED BY:

Dr. Subarna Dharia is a pediatrician with a special interest in development and behavior of young children, especially early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has worked in private practice for several years before providing support to Fairfax County's Early Intervention program for the past 13 years. She enjoys teaching students, pediatric residents, and parents the benefits of applying current research into practice and values collaboration with her colleagues and community partners for optimal outcomes!

LIVE WEBINAR

March 7 & April 4th, 2023

12pm - 1pm (EST)



Registration closes on March 3, 2023.

PLEASE NOTE:

Registration slots for our ToTs frequently fill quickly HOWEVER far fewer people join the actual webinar. We'd like to request that you register only if you plan to attend so that all who are interested are able to login. Additionally, if you participate as a group, each individual does not need to register. One person can register for the group and can then share the access to the survey allowing each individual to obtain a certificate of participation. As a reminder, all ToTs are archived for your ease of access at times convenient to you. Thank you in advance for helping.