- Instructor: TNSTEP
“Service Implications of the DSM-5 for People with Autism” A presentation provided by Ari Ne’eman of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) will be released in May and is accompanied by much talk about what this will mean for individuals with autism and their families when it comes to obtaining a diagnosis and receiving services. In this archived webinar, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) discussed the various revisions to the autism diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5, along with the service provision implications. Presenters addressed breaking down silos between those diagnosed with Asperger’s disorder and those with other autism spectrum disorder diagnoses. This webinar also provides strategies to help inform educators, clinicians and other professionals about the diversity among people on the autism spectrum.
Presenter:
Ari Ne’eman is the President and co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, an advocacy organization run by and for Autistic adults seeking to increase the representation of Autistic people across society. He is an Autistic adult and a leading advocate in the neurodiversity and self-advocacy movements. In 2009, President Obama nominated Ari to the National Council on Disability, a federal agency charged with advising Congress and the President on disability policy issues. He was confirmed by the Senate in July 2010 and currently chairs the Council’s Entitlements Committee.
Archived Webinar: Autistic Self Advocacy Network with Autism NOW May 28, 2013
Webinar Recorded 05/28/2013
