Autism assessment is a complex, evolving process that spans development from early childhood through to adulthood, requiring clinicians to balance diagnostic accuracy with an appreciation of individual strengths, context, and change over time. As awareness grows and more individuals seek assessment later in life, demand is increasing for clinicians to develop expertise in autism diagnosis across the lifespan, including nuanced understanding of gender differences in autism, cultural influences, and late or adult diagnosis pathways.
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This advanced 3-hour online masterclass brings together world-renowned expert Professor Catherine Lord to guide clinicians through the latest evidence-based approaches to autism assessment, diagnosis, and clinical decision-making. Designed with a strong focus on practical application, the session will explore how autism presents differently across children, adolescents, and adults, highlighting how referral reasons, developmental stage, and environmental factors shape assessment outcomes.
Participants will gain critical insight into best practice for measuring strengths and difficulties in autism, moving beyond a purely deficit-based model toward a more holistic, person-centred approach. The masterclass will also address some of the most pressing challenges in contemporary clinical practice, including differentiating autism from co-occurring conditions, navigating diagnostic uncertainty, and conducting meaningful assessments in diverse populations.
A key component of this session is the exploration of measuring change in autism over time, an area of growing importance for both clinical care and research. Attendees will learn how to evaluate developmental trajectories, monitor intervention outcomes, and use assessment tools to support long-term planning and personalised care.
Tailored for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, family therapists, and multidisciplinary mental health professionals, this training offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen skills in autism diagnostic assessment, enhance confidence in complex cases, and stay up to date with the latest research and clinical frameworks.
Register for the Event
Sign up at this link or on the Book Now button at the top of the screen, and complete the form that follows. You’ll then receive an email confirmation and a link to the webinar, plus we’ll send you a calendar reminder nearer the time. Delegates will have exclusive access to recordings for 90 days after the event, together with slides. Plus you will get a personalised CPD/CME certificate via email.
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£129 ACAMH Learn Account holders
£129 Non Members
£15 ACAMH Undergraduate/Postgraduate Members
LIC Members free
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Who should attend
This masterclass is aimed at clinicians working with children and adolescents with autism, including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, family therapists, mental health practitioners, and multidisciplinary professionals looking to strengthen their practical understanding of autism diagnosis and assessment.
Meet the speaker
Professor Catherine Lord is a clinical psychologist specializing in autism across the lifespan. She has developed gold-standard diagnostic tools (ADOS, ADI-R, SCQ) and led longitudinal studies spanning 30 years. Her work focuses on improving autism assessment, tracking social and communication changes over time, and advancing large-scale data-sharing initiatives. A member of the National Academy of Medicine and a DSM-5 committee member, she has received numerous honors, including INSAR’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Lord is dedicated to training future clinicians and researchers in autism and has over 300 peer-reviewed publications supported by NIH, Autism Speaks, and the Simons Foundation.