Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

ASAC provides comprehensive diagnostic, psychological, psycho-educational, and multi-disciplinary evaluations to individuals of all ages (infancy through adulthood) who have or are suspected of having autism spectrum disorder and/or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Gold standard assessment tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.) are used to assess for symptoms of behavior associated with ASD. ASAC also offers therapeutic interventions, including caregiver training (Project ImPACT, RUBI) and PCIT to individuals with ASD and their families. ASAC is closely tied with UM-CARD, so trainees have the opportunity to learn more about community outreach, training programs, ASD programs, etc.

Same Rotation Description as listed under Clinical Psychology Position PAS is the umbrella under which MCCD faculty provide comprehensive psychological/neuropsychological evaluations of children and adolescents ranging in age from 12 months to 18+years, presenting with complex neurodevelopmental disorders including treatment-resistant ADHD and specific learning disorders, as well as social-communication disorders/ASD, executive dysfunction, brain injury, genetic disorders or disease-related processes (Fragile-X, cancer, sickle cell disease). Students test under direct supervision, working side by side with their supervisor, and write comprehensive reports focused on evidence-based treatments. Many patients are seen by multi-disciplinary teams involving a variety of pediatric specialties including a developmental pediatrician, geneticist, speech and language pathologist, audiologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, genetic counselor and educational/assistive technology specialist, depending upon nature of the concerns and prior diagnoses.