Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Adults
Robert L. Mapou, Ph.D., ABPP
Overview
This workshop will provide an introduction to screening adults for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and determining when to refer for a more comprehensive assessment. The presenter will discuss how to take a history, preferably including parents and/or a partner/significant other, administration of rating scales, and consideration of co-occurring and rule-out diagnoses. The lack of research on gender and ethnicity in ASD assessment will be noted, along with the general lack of research on adult diagnosis.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize key historical changes that have impacted the diagnosis of ASD in adults
2. Learn how to effectively utilize interviews and rating scales to aid in making valid and reliable diagnostic decisions with an adult clients with possible ASD
3. Review impact of gender issues and individual presentation on diagnosis of ASD, with acknowledgment of limited research data to inform this review
4. Identify most common diagnoses to be considered as alternative diagnoses to ASD in adults
Bio
Dr. Robb Mapou is an ABPP board-certified clinical neuropsychologist practicing in Rehoboth Beach, DE and Chevy Chase, MD. He specializes in the evaluation of older adolescents and adults with neurodevelopmental disorder, as well as adults with neurological conditions. Dr. Mapou has been completing evaluations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since 2009 and was appointed as an FAA Consultant in Neuropsychology by the Federal Air Surgeon in 2019. He is also a consultant to the Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and Princeton University. He holds faculty appointments in Psychiatry at USUHS and the Department of Neurology (Psychology) at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
