The Evolution of Assessment: It's More Than Just a Score

Neurodiversity Podcast by Dave Morris

Jul 29, 202635:55Health

As public understanding of neurodiversity continues to grow, evaluators face a shifting landscape when assessing clients whose traits don't match traditional, less nuanced pictures of autism. Many individuals—especially...

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