{"product_id":"the-diagnostic-journey-what-families-and-educators-should-know","title":"The Diagnostic Journey: What families and educators should know","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies seeking clarity on the diagnostic process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducators wanting to better support autistic learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity members, service providers, and caregivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis session provides a clear, accessible explanation of how autism is identified in both medical and school settings. Families and educators will learn why these systems are different, how decisions are made, and what steps support an accurate and equitable diagnostic process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow medical providers determine an autism diagnosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow schools determine eligibility for special education or a 504 Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy a medical diagnosis does not automatically result in school services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWays families and educators can collaborate to support student success\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical vs. educational diagnoses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a clinical diagnosis does—and does not—mean for school services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIDEA eligibility and documentation schools must consider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon misconceptions families face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to navigate the diagnostic journey and next steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies and educators often experience confusion about the differences between medical and school identification systems. This workshop provides a clear, accessible explanation of how autism is identified in both settings and clarifies why these systems are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy understanding how decisions are made and what steps support an accurate and equitable diagnostic process, participants are better equipped to navigate both medical and educational diagnostic pathways with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Development Credit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants receive a certificate of completion aligned with the Virginia Standards for Professional Learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austism Upfront","offers":[{"title":"Half-Day","offer_id":45191262306357,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6032\/8501\/files\/pamela-buenrostro-I2MSn4tt5qM-unsplash.webp?v=1777704411","url":"https:\/\/autismupfront.com\/products\/the-diagnostic-journey-what-families-and-educators-should-know","provider":"Autism Upfront","version":"1.0","type":"link"}