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Understanding Autism: Perspectives Across the Spectrum
Understanding Autism: Perspectives Across the Spectrum

Wed, Apr 08

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Zoom Webinar

Understanding Autism: Perspectives Across the Spectrum

DDS and DMH present a limited-time monthly webinar series exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder from clinical and lived-experience perspectives. Designed for professionals and providers, the series deepens diagnostic awareness, strengthens treatment competence, and highlights key topics.

Time & Location

Apr 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

About the event

DDS and DMH are pleased to present a Limited-time, Monthly Webinar Series: Understanding Autism: Perspectives Across the Spectrum


This multi-part webinar series provides a comprehensive exploration of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) across a range of clinical topics and lived-experience perspectives. The series is aimed to deepen the understanding of Autism for professionals and providers by enhancing diagnostic awareness, competence in treatment provision, and knowledge about relevant topics.


Together, these sessions aim to promote general awareness, strengthen clinical confidence, reduce misdiagnosis, and advance nuanced, person-centered care for individuals with Autism and complex mental health needs.

About this Session

Title: Diagnostic Differentiation: Autism and Severe Mental Illness


Speaker: Dr. John Knutsen, Ph.D.


Description: Practical guidance for distinguishing Autism from severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, with attention to overlapping symptoms, risk of misdiagnosis, and assessment strategies.


More information about this session will be available soon. Please check back for updates.

Program Format

This program will be delivered using the Zoom Webinar platform. In this format, participants join as attendees and will not have the ability to turn on their camera or microphone as they would in a Zoom meeting. Presenters and hosts will manage audio and video for the session. Participants may submit questions to presenters using the Q&A feature and may communicate with the host using the chat function during the webinar.

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are not approved for this program at this time. Please check back later for updates. Individuals who register prior to any change in continuing education status will be notified if credits become available.

Disclosures

In accordance with the standard and the criteria, speakers are asked to disclose the absence or presence of any relationship they have to companies producing pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, prosthetics, etc. that might be germane to the content of their lecture.  Such disclosure is not intended to suggest or condone bias in the presentation but is elicited to provide the attendees with information that might be of potential importance to them.  Presenter has identified no conflict of interest at this time.


This webinar may be recorded. Your participation (e.g., audio, video, chat) may be captured.

Policies

  1. Attendance and Earning Criteria

    1. Participants seeking completion credit must attend the program in its entirety and remain connected to the Zoom webinar for the full duration of the program. Attendance is monitored through the Zoom webinar attendance reporting system. Participants must join individually using the name and email used during registration so attendance can be verified. Partial credit will not be awarded.

  2. Accessibility and Accommodations

    1. Auto-generated closed captions are available during live remote events. Participants who require ADA or religious accommodations, including CART or ASL interpretation, should indicate their request during registration or contact the event coordinator. At least two weeks’ notice is recommended.

  3. Cancellation

    1. If you are unable to attend after registering, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so the space can be offered to others. In the event that the training is canceled, an email notification will be sent to the original distribution list informing learners and potential participants of the cancellation. If the event is rescheduled and details are available, that information will be included in the notification.

  4. Complaints and Grievances

    1. Participants who have a complaint or grievance regarding this program, including concerns related to program content, instruction, accessibility, or administration, should contact the event coordinator.

      For programs offering continuing education, participants may also contact the DMH Continuing Education Activities Program at dmh-ceap@mass.gov


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