Recognizing Autism in Females: Implications for Neuropsychological Assessment
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
New York State Association of Neuropsychology (NYSAN) presents a live webinar with Linda S. LaMarca, Ph.D., ABPP
Abstract
Autism has historically been conceptualized and studied primarily in males, contributing to the under recognition and delayed diagnosis of many girls and women. This presentation will review current evidence regarding sex differences in autism, with particular emphasis on findings that have practical implications for neuropsychological assessment. Topics will include the emerging literature on the female autism phenotype, social camouflaging, and factors that contribute to delayed or missed diagnosis. Current evidence regarding diagnostic challenges, assessment considerations, and limitations of the existing literature will be discussed. Participants will leave with practical, evidence-informed strategies for improving the recognition and evaluation of autism in females across the lifespan.
About the Presenter
Dr. Linda LaMarca is the owner of Key Insights Neuropsychology & Counseling in Glen Head, New York. She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with the additional subspecialty in Pediatric Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology and has been in clinical practice for 30 years. She is licensed in New York, Florida, and Virginia and is authorized to practice telepsychology through PSYPACT. Dr. LaMarca has worked as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Adelphi University for the past ten years, where she taught graduate courses in psychological assessment and supervised psychotherapy. Her clinical practice focuses on the evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental and acquired neurological conditions. She also brings a personal perspective to her work as the mother of an adult son with autism.
CE Credits: 1.0 CE credit (APA/NYSED) available. Completion of an evaluation is required in order to receive credit.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe current evidence regarding sex differences in autism and factors contributing to delayed or missed diagnosis in girls and women.
- Integrate developmental history, behavioral observations, and standardized assessment findings to improve diagnostic decision-making when evaluating females for autism.
- Critically evaluate the evidence regarding the female autism phenotype and social camouflaging and apply these findings to evidence-informed neuropsychological assessment.
PRICING:
$20 for NYSAN members
$35 for non-members
Free for Student NYSAN Members
$10 For student non-members
Financial Disclosures: None
Nonfinancial Disclosures: None
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