The Arizona Autism Diagnostic Network's (AADN) mission is to provide a resource for professionals, where best practices in the area of Autism diagnostics can be formulated and disseminated among professionals in the community. This goal will be accomplished through the following activities: 1) AADN will apply to become a subsection of the current "Children's Services Network," a non-profit affiliate of the Arizona Psychological Association; 2) AADN will provide opportunities for regular meetings and presentations, where professionals with similar professional backgrounds and interests can network and share information regarding the complexities of the diagnosis and the ever-evolving State eligibility criteria; 3) AADN will provide professionals with further training in diagnostic best practices, such as providing training and consultation on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Edition (ADOS-2); 4) AADN will potentially serve as a professional network that can work with local legislators to help increase awareness of psychologists' unique skill set in this area, and potentially change regulations with funding sources that currently limit underserved populations from having access to high quality diagnostic evaluations by psychologists; 5) AADN will serve as a potential referral network of highly trained professionals for parents seeking a thorough diagnostic assessment for Autism.

For more information about the Arizona Autism Diagnostic Network please contact Joseph Gentry.