Autism Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Update

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Educator RIDLEY LEARNING

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This evidence-based continuing education course provides a comprehensive update on autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan, integrating peer-reviewed research published between 2022 and 2026 with current U.S. practice guidelines. Content spans the DSM-5-TR diagnostic framework, epidemiology and etiology, the neurodiversity paradigm, identification and sex-related diagnostic disparities, sensory-motor-communication differences, co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, premature mortality, and evidence-based interventions from early childhood through adulthood. The course addresses screening and diagnostic tools for pediatric and adult populations, augmentative and alternative communication, Ayres Sensory Integration, exercise prescription for autistic individuals, adolescent transition planning, vocational supports, and autism-affirming healthcare using the SPACE framework and the AHAT accommodation tool. Designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and allied health professionals, this course equips clinicians to recognize autism across diverse presentations, deliver evidence-based care, and collaborate across disciplines to improve health outcomes for autistic individuals of every age.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h General

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General Continuing Education

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

2h Certified Activities

Disclosure statements

This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.

Financial - Anne Osborn, PT, MPT is the member manager of Ridley Learning. She receives compensation for the authorship of this course.