The International Collaboration for Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism (IDEA) group was established in March 2020 by Stephen Kanne, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain. Dr. Kanne initially organized a monthly webinar and invited autism clinicians to share their knowledge and expertise in response to COVID-19; however, it has continued as the information has proven helpful beyond the pandemic. The intention of the IDEA group is to provide practical ideas and tools for providers to use in their ASD clinics.
IDEA 2023 Schedule
The IDEA webinars are held on the last Wednesday of the month from 11:00am-12:00pm EST. Our 2023 schedule can be found below:
IDEA Membership
If you are interested in joining the IDEA group, please e-mail: idea@med.cornell.edu
Past IDEA Webinars
How to Talk about Autism: Guidance from the Community-February 2023
Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes-January 2023
Topic: Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes
Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism-December 2022
Topic: Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism
First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood-November 2022
Topic: First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood
EarliPoint and RITA-T (Rapid Interactive Screening for Autism in Toddlers) - October 2022
Topic: EarliPoint and RITA-T (Rapid Interactive Screening for Autism in Toddlers)
Canvas Dx and NODA E™ - Hybrid Telehealth Platform for the Experienced Diagnostic Clinician - September 2022
Topic: Canvas Dx and NODA E™ - Hybrid Telehealth Platform for the Experienced Diagnostic Clinician
Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD - August 2022
Topic: Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD
The Chasm Between Autism and the Criminal Law: Prevention, Education, and Intervention - July 2022
Topic: The Chasm Between Autism and the Criminal Law: Prevention, Education, and Intervention
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Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Medical Settings - June 2022
Topic: Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Medical Settings
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Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance - May 2022
Topic: Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance
Family-Centered Approaches to Remote Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Assessing the Utility of Electronic Measures - April 2022
Topic: Family-Centered Approaches to Remote Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Assessing the Utility of Electronic Measures as a Proxy for Cognitive Ability
Presentation slides can be found below:
Parent-Engaged Developmental Monitoring using CDC’s Developmental Milestones Checklists: An Overview of Revisions - March 2022
Topic: Parent-Engaged Developmental Monitoring using CDC’s Developmental Milestones Checklists: An Overview of Revisions and Updates
Understanding the New Lancet Commission Report on Autism and "Profound Autism" - February 2022
Topic: Understanding the New Lancet Commission Report on Autism and "Profound Autism"
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2021 Autism Prevalence Findings: What they mean and how to use the data & INSAR C-Cap - January 2022
Topic: 2021 Autism Prevalence Findings: What they mean and how to use the data & INSAR Cultural Diversity Career Advancement Program (C-Cap)
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Using Clinical Databases for Research - December 2021
Topic: Using Clinical Databases for Research
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The Intersection of Autism and Transgender/Gender Diverse Identities: Diagnostics, Needs, and Clinical Complex - November 2021
Topic: The Intersection of Autism and Transgender/Gender Diverse Identities: Diagnostics, Needs, and Clinical Complexities
Presentation slides can be found below:
Pros and Cons of Implementing a Remote Workplace - October 2021
Topic: Pros and Cons of Implementing a Remote Workplace
Presentation slides can be found below:
Managing the Waitlist - September 2021
Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services - August 2021
Topic: Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services
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Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood - July 2021
Topic: Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood
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