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Webinar: Evaluating People With Autism: Ethical and Practical Considerations

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Description

Join Bruce Bloom for a discussion about the best practices In performing a Vocational Assessments on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. One of the fastest growing diagnosis in many parts of the country, this Webinar will help prepare vocational experts for the unique challenges related to evaluating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  While this webinar will focus on transition-aged students, participants will explore how these principles can be used to evaluate individuals with Autism involved in workers compensation, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the Autism Diagnosis and identify the different players that can be utilized to gather background information
  2. Discuss the ethical considerations related to evaluating individuals with ASD
  3. Describe the unique challenges related to performing a vocational evaluations on individuals with ASD
  4. Outline the additional testing material that may be required to evaluate individuals with Autism

Contributors

  • Bruce Bloom, M. Ed., CRC, CVE, IPEC, CAS

    Bruce Bloom, M.Ed, CRC, CVE, IPEC, CAS, is a distinguished entrepreneur and leader in vocational rehabilitation. Leveraging his extensive background in operations and human resource management, Mr. Bloom utilized his master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Education from the University of Texas-Austin to start multiple small businesses. Since 2012, Mr. Bloom has spearheaded the establishment and successful management of Bloom Consulting, LLC and Bloom Education, LLC, which now offers active services in 6 states. As the Founder and CEO of these ventures, he has showcased his entrepreneurial acumen, guiding these enterprises to flourish and profoundly impact their clients' lives. Mr. Bloom's entrepreneurial endeavors have been characterized by innovation, excellence, and a commitment to advancing opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities. Through his leadership, Mr. Bloom continues to shape the landscape of vocational rehabilitation, empowering individuals and communities to achieve their fullest potential.

September 12, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT

Duration 1H 0M

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