Team-based Autism Assessments: Building Effective Collaborations - 34591

This session focuses on the importance of a team-based approach to Autism (AU) assessments in schools. Participants will explore best practices for multidisciplinary collaboration, tools for comprehensive evaluations, and strategies to ensure consistency and clarity in assessment processes. The session emphasizes fostering teamwork among the multidisciplinary team to deliver accurate diagnoses and tailored recommendations for support. This session is aligned with the Behavior, Evaluation and Child Find components of the TEA-required self-assessment

Schedule & Location
2/12/2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Diagnosticians, LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology), Speech Therapists, Teacher - Special Education
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will identify at least three key roles within the multidisciplinary team and describe their contributions to an AU assessment; create an action plan to enhance collaboration among team members, ensuring consistent communication and shared decision-making during the assessment process, and analyze a case student to outline the steps of a team-based AU assessment process, including data collection, observation and evaluation.
Session 63882
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Seats Left 46
T-TESS 4.3
Registration Deadline 2/12/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Robin Hudson ESC 11


Robin Hudson

For assistance contact:

Robin Hudson
Special Ed. Specialist Evaluation
rhudson@esc11.net
(817) 740-3603

Sandra Ojeda

For assistance contact:

Sandra Ojeda

SOjeda@esc11.net

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  • 2/12/2026 8:30 am
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