International Collaboration for Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism (IDEA)

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IDEA 2024 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:

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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 Membership

If you are interested in joining the IDEA group, please e-mail: idea@med.cornell.edu

  

Past IDEA Webinars

Social Camouflaging in Autism and the CAT-Q

Social Camouflaging in Autism and the CAT-Q-November 2023

PresenterTopic
Laura Hull, PhDSocial Camouflaging in Autism and the CAT-Q

School Psychology and Autism Evaluations

School Psychology and Autism Evaluations-October 2023

PresenterTopic
Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, PhDIdentification of Autism in the School vs. Medical Setting
Maryellen Brunson McClain, PhD, Katherine R. Mezher, PhD, and Lauren M. Gardner, PhDAutism Evaluations: Collaboration with School Psychologists and School Teams

Challenges Around Self-Diagnosis and Social Media

Challenges Around Self-Diagnosis and Social Media-September 2023

PresenterTopic
Elisabeth Sheridan, PhD, and Giacomo Vivanti, PhDThe Reach and Accuracy of Information on TikTok
Ariana Garagozzo, PsyDSelf-Diagnosis Case Presentations

Focusing on Feedback and the Importance of Cognitive Evaluations

Focusing on Feedback and the Importance of Cognitive Evaluations-August 2023

PresenterTopic
Rose M. O'Donnell, PhDStrategies for Productive Feedback with Families and Patients
Audrey Thurm, PhD and Cheryl Klaiman, PhDThe Importance of Cognition in Autism Diagnostic Evaluation

Developmental Trajectories and Autism: Children and Multiplex Family Risk

Developmental Trajectories and Autism: Children and Multiplex Family Risk-July 2023

PresenterTopic
Stephen Gentles, PhDTrajectories of Autistic Children: Mapping the Research
Nicole McDonald, PhDDevelopmental Trajectories of Infants with Multiplex Family History of Autism

Creating Spaces for Autistic Individuals

Creating Spaces for Autistic Individuals-June 2023

PresenterTopic
Simon HumphreysTwelve Design Pillars for Autism

Early Evaluation Hub Models

Early Evaluation Hub Models-May 2023

PresenterTopic
Stephen Kanne, PhDStudy on EBPs and MCHAT-R/F
Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhDEarly Autism Evaluation Hub System: A Statewide Measure of Early Autism Diagnosis
Zachary Warren, PhDImproving Systems of Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Novel Early Action Models

CDC Updated ASD Data and Challenging Diagnostic Assumptions

CDC Updated ASD Data and Challenging Diagnostic Assumptions-April 2023

PresenterTopic
Amy Esler, PhD 2020 Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network Surveillance Summaries

Challenging Assumptions: Expert Initial Impressions and Pediatrician Assessments

Challenging Assumptions: Expert Initial Impressions and Pediatrician Assessments-March 2023

PresenterTopic
Ashley de Marchena, PhDChallenging Assumptions: Expert Initial Impressions
Melanie Penner, MDIncreasing Capacity for Autism Diagnosis: The Role of Community Pediatricians

How to Talk about Autism: Guidance from the Community

How to Talk about Autism: Guidance from the Community-February 2023

PresenterTopic
Alison SingerHow to Talk About Autism
Connor Keating, PhDHow to Talk About Autism: Guidance from the Community

Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes

Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes-January 2023

Topic: Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes

PresenterTopic
Amy Esler, PhDFragile X and Autism: Highly Overlapping or Completely Separate Condiditons?
Liz Will, PhDCo-Occurring Autism in Down Syndrome

Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism

Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism-December 2022

Topic: Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism

PresenterTopic
Sarah Levinson, PhDTreating Eating Disorders Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alana Telesford, PhDAddressing Feeding Difficulties in Children with ASD

First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood

First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood-November 2022

Topic: First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood

PresenterTopic
Katherine Loveland, PhD, Amy Izuno-Garcia, PhD, and Rainey Hughes, PhDFirst Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood
Vanessa Bal, PhDFactors Shaping Adult Autism Assessment and Diagnosis

EarliPoint and RITA-T (Rapid Interactive Screening for Autism in Toddlers)

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)

PresenterTopic
Roula Choueiri, MDThe Rapid Interactive Screening Test for Autism in Toddlers (RITA-T): Autism Screening Test and Models
Ami Klin, PhDEarliPoint

Canvas Dx and NODA E™ - Hybrid Telehealth Platform for the Experienced Diagnostic Clinician 

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

PresenterTopic
Sharief Taraman, MD and Jennifer Shannon, MDCognoa Canvas Dx
Ron OberleitnerNODA

Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD

Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD - August 2022

Topic: Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD

PresenterTopic
Henry Roane, PhDDeveloping an Outpatient Treatment Program for Challenging Behavior
Matthew Siegel, MDMultidisciplinary Inpatient Approach to Challenging Behaviors in Youth with Autism and Developmental Disorders

The Chasm Between Autism and the Criminal Law: Prevention, Education, and Intervention

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

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Mark Mahoney, JDThe Chasm Between Autism and the Criminal Law
Lynda GellerThe Impact of Autism on Psychosexual Development, Understanding On-Line Offenses

Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Medical Settings 

Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Medical Settings - June 2022

Topic: Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Medical Settings

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Michael Morrier, PhDPreparing Hospitals for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Medical Alert Passport
Alexis Pavlov, PhDMitigating Challenging Behaviors in Medical Settings for Patients Diagnosed with Autism

Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance

Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance - May 2022

Topic: Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance

PresenterTopic
Sarah Dufek, PhDPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Diane Gould, LCSW, BCBA and Sandra McConnellPDA: Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance

Family-Centered Approaches to Remote Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Assessing the Utility of Electronic Measures 

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:

PresenterTopic
Amy Izuno-Garcia, MEdPreliminary Findings: Characteristics of Waitlists for Pediatric Autism Evaluations
Tess LevyAssessing the Utility of Electronic Measures as a Proxy for Cognitive Ability
Bridgette Kelleher, PhDFamily-Centered Approaches to Remote Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Parent-Engaged Developmental Monitoring using CDC’s Developmental Milestones Checklists: An Overview of Revisions 

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

PresenterTopic
Stephanie Weber, PsyD, MPH, Lisa Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer Zubler, MD FAAPParent-Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC's Developmental Milestone Checklists

Understanding the New Lancet Commission Report on Autism and "Profound Autism"

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"

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Catherine Lord, PhDAn International Perspective on the Future of Care and Clinical Research in Autism: The Lancet Commission's December 2021 Report
Alison SingerProfound Autism

2021 Autism Prevalence Findings: What they mean and how to use the data & INSAR C-Cap

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)

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Amy Esler, PhDAutism Prevalence Data: 2021 Findings and How to Use Them
Sandra Vanegas, PhDINSAR Cultural Diversity Career Advancement Program (C-Cap)

Using Clinical Databases for Research

Using Clinical Databases for Research - December 2021

Topic: Using Clinical Databases for Research

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Luther Kalb, PhD, MHSDeveloping a Clinical Research Registry in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nicole Takahashi, MSResearch Clinic Partnership
Deanna Swain, PhDCADB REDCap Implementation: Integrating Research and Clinic

The Intersection of Autism and Transgender/Gender Diverse Identities: Diagnostics, Needs, and Clinical Complex

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:

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PresenterTopic
John Strang, PsyDThe Intersection of Autism and Transgender/Diverse Identities: Diagnostics, Needs, and Clinical Complexities

Pros and Cons of Implementing a Remote Workplace 

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:

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PresenterTopic
Stephen Kanne, PhDRemote Working
Laura Carpenter, PhD and Catherine Bradley, PhDMedical University of South Carolina Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Jennifer Paz Ryan, PsyD and Kate Colon, PsyDElevated Insights

Managing the Waitlist

Managing the Waitlist - September 2021

Topic: Managing the Waitlist

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Angela Fish, PhDASD Screening Process
Jennifer Gerdts, PhDTackling the Waitlist: Age-Based Diagnostic Tracks in Interdisciplinary Team Evaluation for ASD

Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services

Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services - August 2021

Topic: Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Nancy Sullivan, PhD, Janice Keener, PhD, Serene Habayeb, PhD, Debra Reicher, PhD, and Maritza Cobian, PsyDIntegrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services

Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood

Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood - July 2021

Topic: Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood

Presentation slides can be found below:

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PresenterTopic
Mary Ciccarelli, MDCenter for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood