International Collaboration for Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism (IDEA)

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 Presentations Archive

An Excel directory of all previous IDEA presentations, speakers, and dates may be found below:

 

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:

PDF icon idea_2024_schedule.pdf

 

IDEA Membership

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

  

Past IDEA Webinars

 

Improving Access to Care through Integration of Family Navigation into ECHO Autism

Watch Recording - October 2024

PresenterTopic
Micah Mazurek, PhDImproving Access to Care through Integration of Family Navigation into ECHO Autism

 

Eating Disorders of Autistic Women

Watch Recording - September 2024

PresenterTopic
Will Mandy, PhD, DClinPsyEating Disorders of Autistic Women


 

Optimizing Use of the Testing CPT Codes

Watch Recording - August 2024

PresenterTopic
Melissa Armstrong-Brine, PhDOptimizing Use of the Testing CPT Codes


 

Designing Clinical Trials for Autism: Lessons Learned with Arbaclofen

Watch Recording - July 2024

PresenterTopic
Paul Wang, M.D.Designing Clinical Trials for Autism: Lessons Learned with Arbaclofen

 

Autism Screening and Family Navigation

Watch Recording - June 2024

PresenterTopic
Melissa Maye, Ph.D.Increasing Access, Accuracy, and Equity of Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Access to Prompt Early Intervention via a Multi-Component Implementation Strategy
Andrea Chu, MPH and Emily Feinberg, ScD, CPNPFamily Navigation: Autism and Beyond

 

Early Detection of Autism Using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)

Watch Recording - May 2024

PresenterTopic
Diana Robins, Ph.D.Early Detection of Autism Using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)

 

Project ImPACT

Watch Recording - April 2024

PresenterTopic
Brooke Ingersoll, Ph.D.Project ImPACT: How, for whom, and under what conditions does it work?

 

Remote Psychotherapy for Autistic Adults

Watch Recording - March 2024

PresenterTopic
Rachel Loftin, Ph.D. and Glen Veed, Ph.D.Remote Psychotherapy for Autistic Adults

 

Quantitative Measures of Social Communication

Watch Recording - February 2024

PresenterTopic
Somer Bishop, Ph.D.Developmental Assessment of Social Communication Abilities (DASCA)
Antonio Hardan, Ph.D.Novel Questionnaires to Assess Core Autism Features: Stanford Social Dimensions Scale (SSDS) and Dimensional Assessment of Restricted/Repetitive Behaviors (DARB)

 

Adapting Care for Autistic Youth in Generalized Psychiatric Settings

Watch Recording - January 2024

PresenterTopic
Lauren Donnelly, Ph.D.Adapting Care for Autistic Youth in Generalized Psychiatric Settings
Paige Cervantes, Ph.D.Addressing Suicide Risk in Autism

 

A Closer Look at Special Interests in Autism

Watch Recording - December 2023

PresenterTopic
Keri Nowell, Ph.D.Special Interests Survey (SIS): What We've Learned So Far
Mirko Uljarević, MD, Ph.D.Develop a New Quantitative Measure of Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors (RRD) in order to further understanding of distinct RRB Subdomains

 

Social Camouflaging in Autism and the CAT-Q

Watch Recording - November 2023

PresenterTopic
Laura Hull, Ph.D.Social Camouflaging in Autism and the CAT-Q

 

School Psychology and Autism Evaluations

Watch Recording - October 2023

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

 

Challenges Around Self-Diagnosis and Social Media

Watch Recording - September 2023

PresenterTopic
Elisabeth Sheridan, Ph.D., and Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D.The Reach and Accuracy of Information on TikTok
Ariana Garagozzo, Psy.D.Self-Diagnosis Case Presentations

 

Focusing on Feedback and the Importance of Cognitive Evaluations

Watch Recording - August 2023

PresenterTopic
Rose M. O'Donnell, Ph.D.Strategies for Productive Feedback with Families and Patients
Audrey Thurm, Ph.D. and Cheryl Klaiman, Ph.D.The Importance of Cognition in Autism Diagnostic Evaluation

 

Developmental Trajectories and Autism: Children and Multiplex Family Risk

Watch Recording - July 2023

PresenterTopic
Stephen Gentles, Ph.D.Trajectories of Autistic Children: Mapping the Research
Nicole McDonald, Ph.D.Developmental Trajectories of Infants with Multiplex Family History of Autism

 

Creating Spaces for Autistic Individuals

Watch Recording - June 2023

PresenterTopic
Simon HumphreysTwelve Design Pillars for Autism

 

Early Evaluation Hub Models

Watch Recording - May 2023

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

 

CDC Updated ASD Data and Challenging Diagnostic Assumptions

Watch Recording - April 2023

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

 

Challenging Assumptions: Expert Initial Impressions and Pediatrician Assessments

Watch Recording - March 2023

PresenterTopic
Ashley de Marchena, Ph.D.Challenging Assumptions: Expert Initial Impressions
Melanie Penner, M.D.Increasing Capacity for Autism Diagnosis: The Role of Community Pediatricians

 

How to Talk about Autism: Guidance from the Community

Watch Recording - February 2023

PresenterTopic
Alison SingerHow to Talk About Autism
Connor Keating, Ph.D.How to Talk About Autism: Guidance from the Community

 

Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes

Watch Recording - January 2023

Topic: Autism Diagnosis in Rare Genetic Syndromes

PresenterTopic
Amy Esler, Ph.D.Fragile X and Autism: Highly Overlapping or Completely Separate Condiditons?
Liz Will, Ph.D.Co-Occurring Autism in Down Syndrome

 

Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism

Watch Recording - December 2022

Topic: Eating Disorders, ARFID, and Autism

PresenterTopic
Sarah Levinson, Ph.D.Treating Eating Disorders Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alana Telesford, Ph.D.Addressing Feeding Difficulties in Children with ASD

 

First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood

Watch Recording - November 2022

Topic: First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood

PresenterTopic
Katherine Loveland, Ph.D., Amy Izuno-Garcia, Ph.D., and Rainey Hughes, Ph.D.First Time Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood
Vanessa Bal, Ph.D.Factors Shaping Adult Autism Assessment and Diagnosis

 

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

Watch Recording - October 2022

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

PresenterTopic
Roula Choueiri, M.D.The Rapid Interactive Screening Test for Autism in Toddlers (RITA-T): Autism Screening Test and Models
Ami Klin, Ph.D.EarliPoint

 

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

Watch Recording - September 2022

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

PresenterTopic
Sharief Taraman, M.D. and Jennifer Shannon, M.D.Cognoa Canvas Dx
Ron OberleitnerNODA

 

Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD

Watch Recording - August 2022

Topic: Building Capacity to Treat Challenging Behavior in ASD

PresenterTopic
Henry Roane, Ph.D.Developing an Outpatient Treatment Program for Challenging Behavior
Matthew Siegel, M.D.Multidisciplinary Inpatient Approach to Challenging Behaviors in Youth with Autism and Developmental Disorders

 

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

Watch Recording - 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, J.D.The 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 

Watch Recording - June 2022

Topic: Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Medical Settings

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon map_idea_6.29.202223.pdf

PresenterTopic
Michael Morrier, Ph.D.Preparing Hospitals for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Medical Alert Passport
Alexis Pavlov, Ph.D.Mitigating Challenging Behaviors in Medical Settings for Patients Diagnosed with Autism

 

Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance

Watch Recording - May 2022

Topic: Autistic Pathological Demand Avoidance

PresenterTopic
Sarah Dufek, Ph.D.Pathological 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 

Watch Recording - 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, M.Ed.Preliminary Findings: Characteristics of Waitlists for Pediatric Autism Evaluations
Tess LevyAssessing the Utility of Electronic Measures as a Proxy for Cognitive Ability
Bridgette Kelleher, Ph.D.Family-Centered Approaches to Remote Neurodevelopmental Assessment

 

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

Watch Recording - March 2022

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

PresenterTopic
Stephanie Weber, Psy.D., MPH, Lisa Wiggins, Ph.D., and Jennifer Zubler, M.D. FAAPParent-Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC's Developmental Milestone Checklists

 

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

Watch Recording - February 2022

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

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-feb_2022.pdf

PresenterTopic
Catherine Lord, Ph.D.An 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

Watch Recording - 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:

PDF icon idea_slides-jan_2022.pdf

PresenterTopic
Amy Esler, Ph.D.Autism Prevalence Data: 2021 Findings and How to Use Them
Sandra Vanegas, Ph.D.INSAR Cultural Diversity Career Advancement Program (C-Cap)

 

Using Clinical Databases for Research

Watch Recording - December 2021

Topic: Using Clinical Databases for Research

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-dec_2021.pdf

PresenterTopic
Luther Kalb, Ph.D., MHSDeveloping a Clinical Research Registry in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nicole Takahashi, M.S.Research Clinic Partnership
Deanna Swain, Ph.D.CADB REDCap Implementation: Integrating Research and Clinic

 

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

Watch Recording - November 2021

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

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-nov_2021.pdf

PresenterTopic
John Strang, Psy.D.The Intersection of Autism and Transgender/Diverse Identities: Diagnostics, Needs, and Clinical Complexities

 

Pros and Cons of Implementing a Remote Workplace 

Watch Recording - October 2021

Topic: Pros and Cons of Implementing a Remote Workplace

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-october_2021.pdf

PresenterTopic
Stephen Kanne, Ph.D.Remote Working
Laura Carpenter, Ph.D. and Catherine Bradley, Ph.D.Medical University of South Carolina Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Jennifer Paz Ryan, Psy.D. and Kate Colon, Psy.D.Elevated Insights

 

Managing the Waitlist

Watch Recording - September 2021

Topic: Managing the Waitlist

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-september_2021.pdf

PresenterTopic
Angela Fish, Ph.D.ASD Screening Process
Jennifer Gerdts, Ph.D.Tackling the Waitlist: Age-Based Diagnostic Tracks in Interdisciplinary Team Evaluation for ASD

 

Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services

Watch Recording - August 2021

Topic: Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-august_2021.pdf

PresenterTopic
Nancy Sullivan, Ph.D., Janice Keener, Ph.D., Serene Habayeb, Ph.D., Debra Reicher, Ph.D., and Maritza Cobian, Psy.D.Integrating Autism Diagnostic Services with Medical Services

 

Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood

Watch Recording - July 2021

Topic: Programs that Address Transition to Adulthood

Presentation slides can be found below:

PDF icon idea_slides-july_2021.pdf

PresenterTopic
Mary Ciccarelli, M.D.Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood