Evaluating for Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the MIGDAS-2
The Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum-Second Edition (MIGDAS-2) is a qualitative interview process that helps evaluators individualize the diagnostic process for children, adolescents, and adults. Through systematic interviews with parents, caregivers, teachers, and the individuals being evaluated, a narrative description of the autism brain system differences is developed. This session will give participants tools to conduct a sensory-based diagnostic interview with individuals whose communication skills range from verbally fluent to functionally nonverbal using the MIGDAS-2 system and protocols. Participants will learn how to describe individuals in positive and descriptive terms rather than deficit-based terminology commonly used in evaluations.
Special instructions
This workshop will be offered virtually.
Presenter(s)
Stephanie Held, MS, CCC-SLP
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Elizabeth Tidwell
ESC contact email
etidwell@esc14.net
Location
Live Streaming
Room(s)
Date(s)
November 17, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration deadline
November 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on November 12, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
3.0 hours
Subject(s)
Special Education
Grade(s)
EE, PK, KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Evaluation Personnel, School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists
Objective(s)
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.