Girls are four times less likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than boys, but the reason for this sex disparity is unclear. Researchers have begun to measure how girls and boys with ASD are similar, and how they are different. In this enlightening workshop, Dr. Parish-Morris will address recent studies of social perception, language and camouflaging in girls with ASD and discuss implications for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Workshop Objectives

At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Name the diagnostic criteria for ASD
• Discuss the weaknesses in prior research on ASD
• Describe how ASD manifests in girls

Presenter: Julia Parish-Morris, Ph.D. is Research Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medi-cine at the University of Pennsylvania. The recipient of many awards, including the Center for Autism Research Award of Excel- lence, Dr. Parish-Morris has been featured in the New York Times, Scientific American, Time magazine and Parenting magazine. She has presented all over the world, including the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention, the Inter- national Society for Autism Research, and the American Educational Research Association. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology Magna cum Laude from Smith College and her Doctor of Philosophy from Temple University.

Continuing Education Credits

Three (3) continuing education credits will be offered for PA Social Workers & Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, NBCC Counselors, and under Act 48.* 

 NBCC: Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.

Psychologists: Foundations Community Partnership is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education to psychologists. FCP main- tains responsibility for this program and content.

PA Social Workers: PA State Board accepts APA and NBCC approval for SW, MFT, and LPC.

Educators: Application has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for three Act 48 Continuing Education Credits.

(Note that you do not need a Paypal account to complete payment, you can “checkout as guest.”) The registration fee is $65 for each workshop.

To pay by check, complete the registration and select "pay by check." Send payment to FCP, 1456 Ferry Rd., Suite 404, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Foundations Community Partnership reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unfore- seen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, FCP will refund any registration fees, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants.

• More than two weeks prior to the function - your choice of a full refund via check, credit for future workshop, or a future event registration
• Less than two weeks, but more than three days prior to the function - full refund via credit towards future event registration
• Three days or less prior to event - no refunds available. Sorry, there are no exceptions.

Yes! You can substitute another person if you cannot attend. Please let us know 24 hours in advance. 

For more information on contact hours, cancellation policy or requests for special needs for participants, please call Caroline O’Connell Sinton at 267-247-5584.

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