In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses the importance and utilities of autism rating scales in educational settings.

She highlights their role in providing a comprehensive view of a student's behavior across different environments and their usefulness in monitoring and re-evaluations.

However, she cautions that these scales do not provide complete answers, such as the onset and reasons behind behaviors.

Jenny emphasizes the significance of understanding the norming sample and criteria differences between states, and shares practical tips like early scoring, knowing state criteria, and getting familiar with the student before choosing rating scales. 

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00:22 Benefits of Autism Rating Scales

01:10 Limitations of Autism Rating Scales

01:28 Choosing the Right Rating Scale

02:40 Tips for Using Autism Rating Scales

05:19 Conclusion and Resources