Number of credits: 1 CE*

Webinar description:

The presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults are often complex, nuanced, and easily overlooked or misinterpreted. As a result, practitioners may face challenges in accurately identifying and assessing ASD in adult populations. How can practitioners approach an adult ASD assessment with greater confidence and clarity? 

In this webinar, we introduce the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales™ Adult (ASRS® Adult), co-authored by Sam Goldstein, PhD, and Jack A. Naglieri, PhD. Participants will gain an overview of this multi-informant rating scale, including guidance on administration, scoring, and interpretation. We will also explore how the ASRS Adult fits within adult ASD assessment workflows, clarifying who it is designed for and the clinical needs it is intended to support. 

The session will highlight key features of the ASRS Adult, including its scale structure, reporting outputs, and psychometric foundation. Attendees will also review evidence on standardization, reliability, validity, and fairness, as well as practical considerations for integrating the tool into professional practice. 

Learning objectives:

• Describe the purpose, target population, and role of the ASRS Adult within adult ASD assessment contexts.

• Explain how the ASRS Adult fits within adult autism assessment workflows.

• Apply key considerations for administration, scoring, and interpretation of the ASRS Adult.

• Evaluate core features and psychometric properties of the ASRS Adult to inform appropriate, evidence-based use in professional practice.

Presenters:

Vaunam Venkadasalam, PhD, is a Research Scientist at MHS and holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto. She has extensive experience developing and validating psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. Vaunam’s expertise has been integral to the research and development of the ASRS® Adult, ensuring this tool meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and clinical relevance for adult autism assessment. Her work emphasizes accurate, evidence-based evaluation in clinical and educational settings, helping practitioners and educators conduct reliable assessments and make informed decisions for individuals on the autism spectrum. Through her research and professional contributions, Vaunam demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing best practices in adult autism evaluation and support.

Devika Venkatachalam is a Market Development Manager at MHS, focused on product strategy, practitioner engagement, and clinical solutions development. She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure new offerings align with practitioners’ evolving needs and workflows. Devika supported the launch of the ASRS® Adult, working alongside clinical and research teams to help bring this solution to market. Through this work, she has gained valuable exposure to adult autism assessment and the needs of this community. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, which informs her understanding of clinical practice and her commitment to practical, practitioner-informed solutions. 

*Continuing Education Credits  

Please read below for the organizations MHS has approval from to offer CE Credits.   

Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS Inc.) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MHS Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.   

Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS Inc.) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. MHS Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. NASP approved provider #1119  

Disclaimer: There is no known commercial support for this program. As the publisher of the psychometric instruments, MHS Inc. stands to gain from potential sales that may result from the webinars related to our products. When authors of products are the presenters, they may be presenting on an assessment for which they receive royalties. Some presenters may reference or promote a book during the webinars that they have authored. As a result, those presenters stand to gain from potential sales of the book(s) they promote.