Diagnostic Complexity: Assessing the Intersection of Autism and Personality Disorders
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 super...Read morevision. Less...
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.
Target Audience
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.
Friday, April 17, 2026
10:00 AM MDT - 12:00 PM MDT
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About the speaker
Matthew Januzik, Psy.D.
Agenda
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST
Instructional methods include audience polls and participation which allow members to reflect on their current assessment practices, comfortability with autism and personality disorders, and ask questions directly relevant to their testing and training needs.
There are no scheduled breaks.
CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
Agency Approvals
CE Process Info
Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "Attendee Dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.
Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:
- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CE-Go platform, please contact CE-Go at 888-498-5578 or by email at support@ce-go.com Please Note: Emails for this event will come from "support@ce-go.com".
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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.