Free Power Hour: Introduction to the Gold Standard Autism Assessment Tools 11/12/25

CEU Creations presents:
Free Power Hour: Introduction to the Gold Standard Autism Assessment Tools 11/12/25

FEATURING:

• FREE foundational overview of the ADOS-2 and ADI-R to strengthen your knowledge of autism diagnosis and assessment.
• Practical insights into DSM-5-TR criteria, caregiver history, and standardized tools to enhance your clinical understanding.

EVENT INFO:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time
Events open 15 minutes before the hour. Registration ends 30 minutes before the event opens.

COST:

Registration: Free!

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

OVERVIEW:

This workshop offers an introductory overview of two essential diagnostic tools used in the assessment of autism spectrum disorder: the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). This workshop will provide valuable insight into the core components of autism diagnosis and assessment. Ideal for anyone working in or exploring the field of autism diagnosis, this training serves as a valuable first step offering foundational knowledge to build and enhance your clinical understanding.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Describe the DSM-5-TR’s five criteria for autism and two factors associated with the heterogeneous autism presentation.
• Explain the format of the ADI-R and describe the importance of receiving developmental history from a caregiver during an autism evaluation.
• Explain the format of the ADOS-2 and describe the importance of using the standardized measure during an autism evaluation.

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Log in and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation

PRESENTER BIO:

Suzi Naguib, PsyD, Founder of Sunfield Institute

Dr. Suzi Naguib founded Sunfield Institute, a professional development organization dedicated to providing gold standard training for mental health providers. Dr. Naguib focused much of her career as a licensed psychologist to developing and providing training to professionals in the mental health field. She has trained hundreds of providers in the US and internationally. She is a certified trainer in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and an independent trainer for two of the gold standard autism diagnostic assessment tools, ADOS-2 and ADI-R. In collaboration with her team, Dr. Naguib has created a number of training programs for professionals in independent practice, school districts, state health departments and universities across the world.

In addition to her training role, Dr. Naguib is a passionate and dedicated psychologist and a strong advocate for those affected by behavioral, emotional, developmental, and learning disabilities. She founded Sunfield Center in August of 2011 with a mission to offer the highest quality evidence-based clinical care and increase awareness of mental health needs. Dr. Naguib is also the clinical director and founder of Sprouted Sage Full Circle Intervention Center, an intensive intervention center for young children diagnosed with autism. Additionally, she established LightUp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with special needs. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Naguib brings a first-hand understanding of the need for research-informed evaluations, evidence-based treatment interventions and gold standard professional training.

Prior to founding the above centers, Dr. Naguib worked at the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center (UMACC). She completed a 2-year fellowship in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders Service at the New York University Child Study Center, where she remained for several years. Dr. Naguib completed her doctoral education at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and received her MS in clinical psychology at Loyola University Maryland. She completed her clinical training at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Johns Hopkins University. She is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish and Arabic.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please review these tips and tricks to ensure a better webinar experience.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and interact.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account and we ask that you complete it within 3 days of the training. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 Clinical continuing education credit.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 1 CE Credit
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

COUNSELORS: 1 Contact hour
CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS: This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.

NURSES: 1 Contact hour. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.

Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.