On-Demand Webinar: Maximizing the Use of the MIGDAS-2
Registration
Be sure to register here to get the Zoom link for the live webinar.
Description of On-Demand Webinar
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 webinar will give participants tools to use the MIGDAS-2 system and protocols to conduct a sensory-based diagnostic interview with individuals whose communication skills range from verbally fluent to functionally nonverbal. Participants will learn how to describe individuals in positive and descriptive terms, rather than the deficit-based terminology commonly used in evaluations.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this on-demand webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the principles of use, administration procedures, and interpretation guidance for the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2);
- Identify essential 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; and
- Analyze diagnostic observations and describe clients in positive and descriptive terms using an individualized Brain Style Profile across age and ability levels.
Registration Cost
Number of Contact Hours Offered
1.5
Presenter Bio
Ashley Arnold, MA, LSSP, NCSP, is the assessment consultant manager with Western Psychological Services (WPS). She has nearly two decades of public school experience supervising practicum students, interns, and school psychologists in several public schools in Texas. Ms. Arnold is a former president of the Texas Association of School Psychologists and has served on their executive board for more than 20 years in a variety of roles. She has also served on a variety of committees for the National Association of School Psychologists. Her passions are assessment, supervision, and advocating for school psychological services.
Disclosures
Ashley Arnold, MA, LSSP, NCSP, is a salaried Assessment Consultant for WPS. The presenter has no additional relevant financial and non-financial interests or conflicts of interest related to this presentation.
Original Webinar Date
July 22, 2025
Webinar Time
90 Minutes
Instructional Level
Introductory
Target Audience
Assessment professionals including neuropsychologists, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, speech–language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), licensed behavior analysts (LBAs), behavior specialists, counselors, and administrators
Agenda
The on-demand courses are designed to be self-paced. You can start and stop as needed. You must watch the videos in their entirety before taking the CE test.
Registration and Confirmation
Customers will purchase their course on the WPS website by adding selected item(s) to their cart and completing their transaction with a credit card. Customers who wish to pay with a purchase order will need to contact a representative at 844-378-4918. Once payment is rendered, customers will receive a sales order confirmation email, followed by an email that contains the License Key link. Customers will click on the link to register on the WPS website or sign in if they have already registered. There, customers will be able to access course(s). Once registered, customers will receive a registration confirmation email.
Refund/Cancellation Policy and Late Registration/Transfer Fees
The on-demand courses available through the WPS Professional Learning Center (WPS ProLearn) cannot be returned after they have been accessed and cannot be transferred.
Webinar Completion Requirements
To obtain your Certificate of Completion for on-demand CE courses, you must first watch the video. Then, answer the questions contained in the post-test on the WPS Professional Learning Center (WPS ProLearn) and submit the post-test for scoring. A post-course evaluation survey will also be provided for you to submit feedback to WPS.
In order for a Certificate to be issued, you must pass the post-test with a score of 75% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you will be allowed two opportunities to retake the post-test. If you do not pass after a total of three attempts, you will need to repurchase access to the materials. We recommend that you make a copy of your post-test answers for your records before submitting them to WPS for scoring. All Certificates of Completion will be provided electronically in the WPS ProLearn system. No partial credit will be awarded.
Special Needs Request
WPS will make accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require specific accommodations, please email prolearn@wpspublish.com prior to or at the time of course registration so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Policies
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Continuing Education Credit
APA Approved Sponsor
1.5 CEs
WPS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. WPS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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