Advancing Adult ASD Diagnosis with ASRS® Adult Webinar
Date: 27th August
Time: 7–8pm BST
Venue: Online
*The session will be recorded so if this is not a convenient time, participants can register and will be sent the recording following the event.
Webinar description
In this webinar, we introduce the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales™ Adult (ASRS® Adult), co–authored by Sam Goldstein, PhD, and Jack A. Naglieri, PhD. Participants will gain an overview of this multi–informant rating scale, including guidance on administration, scoring, and interpretation. We will also explore how the ASRS Adult fits within adult ASD assessment workflows, clarifying who it is designed for and the clinical needs it is intended to support.
The session will highlight key features of the ASRS Adult, including its scale structure, reporting outputs, and psychometric foundation. Attendees will also review evidence on standardization, reliability, validity, and fairness, as well as practical considerations for integrating the tool into professional practice.
Learning objectives:
- Describe the purpose, target population, and role of the ASRS Adult within adult ASD assessment contexts.
- Explain how the ASRS Adult fits within adult autism assessment workflows.
- Apply key considerations for administration, scoring, and interpretation of the ASRS Adult.
- Evaluate core features and psychometric properties of the ASRS Adult to inform appropriate, evidence–based use in professional practice.
Presenters:
Vaunam Venkadasalam, PhD, is a Research Scientist at MHS and holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto. She has extensive experience developing and validating psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. Vaunam’s expertise has been integral to the research and development of the ASRS® Adult, ensuring this tool meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and clinical relevance for adult autism assessment. Her work emphasizes accurate, evidence–based evaluation in clinical and educational settings, helping practitioners and educators conduct reliable assessments and make informed decisions for individuals on the autism spectrum. Through her research and professional contributions, Vaunam demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing best practices in adult autism evaluation and support.
Devika Venkatachalam is a Market Development Manager at MHS, focused on product strategy, practitioner engagement, and clinical solutions development. She collaborates closely with cross–functional teams to ensure new offerings align with practitioners’ evolving needs and workflows. Devika supported the launch of the ASRS® Adult, working alongside clinical and research teams to help bring this solution to market. Through this work, she has gained valuable exposure to adult autism assessment and the needs of this community. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, which informs her understanding of clinical practice and her commitment to practical, practitioner–informed solutions.
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Advancing Adult ASD Diagnosis with ASRS® Adult – Multi–Health Systems (MHS)
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