Assessing Autism and Compassionate Report Writing (1 CE)
SPA E-Learning Center | Multicultural Psychologist Podcast
Description:
In this second episode of The Multicultural Psychologist, host Linda Fleming McGhee engages in a meaningful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Monteiro, a leading expert in autism assessment. Together, they delve into culturally responsive strategies for evaluating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and emphasize the importance of compassionate report writing. The discussion highlights best practices for conducting assessments that honor the individual's cultural background and provide clear, empathetic communication to families and professionals. Listeners will gain valuable insights into integrating cultural competence into diagnostic evaluations and crafting reports that support understanding and collaboration.
Keywords: autism assessment, compassionate report writing, cultural competence, ASD evaluation, psychological assessment, Dr. Marilyn Monteiro, Linda Fleming McGhee, The Multicultural Psychologist, culturally responsive practices, mental health
Guest: Dr. Marilyn Monteiro
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how clinicians can understand the autism story of our clients using a narrative approach.
- Describe the history of autism related to culture, gender, and LGBTQ status, and the role of intersectionality.
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Describe how to translate understanding the clients’ narrative into a strength-based assessment report.
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