• course Info
  • Content
  • Ce Approvals

Diagnostic Complexity: Assessing the Intersection of Autism and Personality Disorders

CE Hours 2

About this course

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Personality Disorders (PD’s) are both complex diagnostic presentations that have some symptom overlap, making differentiating the two in undiagnosed adults challenging. This training will present the latest research on the intersection of these two disorders, similarities and differences in symptom presentations, and how to best approach psychological evaluations for them. There are no known risks to attendees or patients. As with all clinical interventions, attendees should be careful about utilizing assessment measures without appropriate training and supervision.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe similarities and differences in symptom presentations between ASD and at least two different personality disorders.
  • Identify two ways different cultural and contextual variables can impact the presentation of ASD and personality disorders.
  • List at least 3 testing measures that are useful for adding diagnostic clarity in the case of suspected comorbid ASD and personality disorder.

Learning Levels

  • Intermediate – Intermediate level programming builds upon the learners’ foundational knowledge in a content area. Programming at the intermediate level includes more depth than that which is associated with a beginning level program. The program of instruction can build on the learners’ familiarity with the literature and/or experience. Programming can help the learner understand applications and limitations of theories and applied skill sets. Intermediate level programming may also focus on an integration of skills. This programming could also serve as a refresher course for individuals who have background in a content area and are interested in learning more contemporary applications.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Matthew Januzik, Psy.D.

    Matthew Januzik, Psy.D., clinical psychology. Dr. Januzik was previously a doctoral student at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, and completed an APA-accredited internship at Wasatch Behavioral Health. Dr. Januzik specializes in providing comprehensive neurodevelopmental and psychodiagnostic evaluations for a wide variety of clinical presentations. He has practiced for multiple years in community mental health centers, where many of his patients presented with complex clinical concerns, including personality disorders, autism, ADHD, trauma, psychosis, and mood disorders.

Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in attending our events! 100% of the proceeds from these events directly supports pro bono and sliding scale services at UCEBT. There are no known risks to attendees. This program discusses recent research on ASD, PD’s, and how to assess for these disorders. Differential diagnostics is complicated, and this presentation will not be able to account for other similarly presenting disorders (i.e., ADHD, mood disorders, trauma disorders, etc.). Additionally, providing assessment services requires an advanced level of training and education. This training alone is insufficient to provide assessments for these disorders. Misapplication of the materials, or errors in using the materials, could result in non-compliance with applicable laws or ethics codes. There are no known conflicts of interest. Proceeds from the talk will be supporting our pro bono and sliding scale program. Conflicts of Interest: None. Commercial Support: None. AI Disclosure: Will be addressed in the training. CE Credit: One hours of CE credit is available for attendees who are present for the entire program. UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. UCEBT trainings also provide CE credit through NASW-UT, UMHCA, and UAMFT. We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Presenter(s) and UCEBT have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program. For additional information or if accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at events@ucebt.com or (801) 419-0139.

References

  • Gillett, G., Leeves, L., Patel, A., Prisecaru, A., Spain, D., & Happe, F. (2023). The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder traits and diagnosis in adults and young people with personality disorders: A systemic review. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 57(2), 181-196. doi:10.1177/00048674221114603
  • Keller, R., Chieregato, S., Bari, S., Castaldo, R., Rutto, F., Chiocchetti, A., & Dianzani, U. (2020). Autism in adulthood: Clinical and demographic characteristics of a cohort of five hundred persons with autism analyzed by a novel multistep network model. Brain Sciences, 10(416). doi:10.3390/brainsci10070416
  • Rinaldi, C., Attanasio, M., Valenti, M., Mazza, M., & Keller, R. (2021). Autism spectrum disorder and personality disorders: Comorbidity and differential diagnosis. World Journal of Psychiatry, 11(12), 1366-1386. doi:10.5498/wjp.v11.i12.1366

CE Process Info

Content

  • Presentation Slides
    1 parts
    • Presentation Slides
  • Video Recording
    1 parts
    • Video Recording

  • Agency Approvals (Appr)

    UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This training also provides CE credit through NASW-UT, UAMFT, and UMHCA.

Diagnostic Complexity: Assessing the Intersection of Autism and Personality Disorders
You Have Completed This course
$37
You are enrolled
  • CE Hours
    2
  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Apr 21st, 2026

Reset password


Reset your password by providing your email below





Next

We sent a reset password link to the email address you provided.


{{reset.email}}


If you do not see the email, try checking your junk or spam folder.


If you don't receive a link in the email you provided, please click the button below to resend the verification email.

Resend

Please wait {{timer}} seconds to resend



Next

Sign in


Enter your email to get started.




Next

Sign in


Good news! Your email is associated with an account. Enter your password or click here to reset it




Login

Thanks for signing up!


We sent an verification email to the address you provided. Please check your email to verify your email address.


{{signup.email}}


If you do not see the email, try checking your junk or spam folder.


If you don't receive a link in the email you provided, please click the button below to resend the verification email.



Resend

Please wait {{timer}} seconds to resend

Sign up




Sign up

Shopping Cart


Items
Price
Remove

  • {{ item.name }} ({{ item.courses.length }} courses)

    {{ item.credit_hours }} Credits
    {{ item.coupons.map((c)=> c.code).join(', ') }}
    ${{ item.totals.price }}
    ${{ item.totals.total_price }}
Apply


Cart is empty

${{ $store.state.profile.data.totals?.price }}
Total ${{ $store.state.profile.data.totals?.total_price }}
Continue Shopping Checkout

Thank you for your purchase


To access the course content, click the button below. Enrolled courses may be accessed at any time by going to your Account and clicking Courses


Go to Course

Thank you for your purchase

To access your courses, please click the button below. Enrolled courses may be accessed at any time by going to your Account and clicking either Events or Courses


My Account

Payment

{{$store.state.payment.paymentErrorMessage }}
Pay now