As future clinicians, it is important to have a good understanding of autism spectrum disorder symptoms, best practices for treatments, and to be aware of the common forms of misinformation about the disorder.

Identify deviations from typical developmental milestones in both childhood and adolescence to indicate a possible autism spectrum disorder.

Identify types of early counseling intervention strategies and evaluate their efficacy.

Identify other professional referrals that may be beneficial to integrated care.

Identify prognostic factors that improve treatment outcomes.