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Understanding Autism & The Legal Landscape Learning Path: Free for COPAA Members (Member-Only) Sponsored By MassMutual SpecialCare

Understanding Autism & The Legal Landscape: Free for COPAA Members Learning Path includes the three webinars listed below and their associated materials.

Webinar 1: Is this Autism? Understanding how autism can present in individuals who mask their autistic traits
Historically, autism research and diagnostic tools have primarily focused on the presentation of males. A growing body of research indicates that autism can present differently in females and as a result, is often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Through case studies, we will discuss both the DSM5 and special education eligibility criteria for autism through the lens of these new findings. The associated white paper and slide deck are included with the webinar.

Webinar 2: Putting Together the Pieces of the Autism Litigation Puzzle: Key Case Examples of Current Trends and Topics
Autism spectrum disorders pose unique challenges for parents, educators, attorneys, and decisionmakers. Autism is a relatively high-incidence disability, having doubled in recent years to almost 13% of students served under the IDEA, and courts continue to struggle with cases involving students on the spectrum. This session will examine the latest developments in autism-related IDEA caselaw, focusing on emerging issues from recent court decisions and lessons for litigants. The associated white paper and slide deck are included with the webinar.

Webinar 3: The Company Autism Keeps: Understanding Complex Presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Uncover the challenges of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) alongside common comorbidities like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD, and learning disabilities. This presentation explores how neuropsychological evaluations help clarify symptoms and offers practical strategies to tailor interventions for individuals, families, attorneys, and advocates supporting these complex cases.

Sponsored By: MassMutual Special Care
This learning path is brought to you at no cost thanks to MassMutual SpecialCare 

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Select the "Learn More About MassMutual SpecialCare" button to begin.  |  5 minutes This learning path is brought to you at no cost due to the generous support of MassMutual SpecialCare​.
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White Paper: Is this Autism? Understanding how autism can present in individuals who mask their autistic traits
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Slide Deck: Is this Autism? Understanding how autism can present in individuals who mask their autistic traits
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Is this Autism? Understanding how autism can present in individuals who mask their autistic traits
Open to view video.  |  80 minutes
Open to view video.  |  80 minutes Historically, autism research and diagnostic tools have primarily focused on the presentation of males. A growing body of research indicates that autism can present differently in females and as a result, is often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Through case studies, we will discuss both the DSM5 and special education eligibility criteria for autism through the lens of these new findings.
You must register to access.
White Paper: The Company Autism Keeps: Understanding Complex Presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
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PDF of Slide Deck: The Company Autism Keeps: Understanding Complex Presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Open to download resource.
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The Company Autism Keeps: Understanding Complex Presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Open to view video.  |  80 minutes
Open to view video.  |  80 minutes Uncover the challenges of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) alongside common comorbidities like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD, and learning disabilities. This presentation explores how neuropsychological evaluations help clarify symptoms and offers practical strategies to tailor interventions for individuals, families, attorneys, and advocates supporting these complex cases. Presenter Moira Creedon Erin Gibbons Angela Currie
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White Paper: Putting Together the Pieces of the Autism Litigation Puzzle
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
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Slide Deck: Putting Together the Pieces of the Autism Litigation Puzzle
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
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Putting Together the Pieces of the Autism Litigation Puzzle: Key Case Examples of Current Trends and Topics
Open to view video.  |  80 minutes
Open to view video.  |  80 minutes Autism spectrum disorders pose unique challenges for parents, educators, attorneys, and decisionmakers. Autism is a relatively high-incidence disability, having doubled in recent years to almost 13% of students served under the IDEA, and courts continue to struggle with cases involving students on the spectrum. This session will examine the latest developments in autism-related IDEA caselaw, focusing on emerging issues from recent court decisions and lessons for litigants.
You must register to access.