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On Demand

The Western Disease: Autism in the Somali Community


You may earn this many credits: 1.0

Faculty:
Yasmine Moideen, Ph.D., LP |  Andrew Fink, Psy.D., LP
Duration:
1.0 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video


Description

Note: If you attended this session live (April 8, 2021 Virtual Conference) and received credit, you cannot attend the on demand session for additional credit.

There is no word for Autism in Somalia. In the US, Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community, with the majority residing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. In 2008, the Minnesota Department of Health initiated a study to explore the prevalence of Autism in the Somali community. This study was initiated following the concerns expressed by the community about the numbers of preschool children in the Minneapolis Public Schools classified with ASD. Data released in 2013 indicated no statistically significant difference between ASD in the Somali community in MN and Caucasian community in MN. Nonetheless, the Somali community continues to have concerns about high levels of ASD in their community, stating that it did not exist in their community prior to arrival in the US. Given the aforementioned concerns, it is important to examine the cultural limitations to assessment and treatment for the purposes of better serving our clients in the Somali community.

This session is at the intermediate level and is designed for psychologists and other mental health professionals.

Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of prevalence data of Autism in the Somali population in MN and other parts of the world.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of how the Somali community may view and describe Autism.
  3. Describe cultural challenges and limitations in the assessment and treatment of Autism in the Somali population.

This session qualifies for 1 continuing education credit. You must attend the full program to receive continuing education credit.

The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Faculty

Yasmine Moideen, Ph.D., LP's Profile

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Yasmine Moideen, Ph.D., LP

  • Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychology, DePaul University.
  • Licensed Psychologist - Lorenz Clinic

The speaker has indicated they do not have any conflicts of interest.


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Andrew Fink, Psy.D., LP, Director of Psychological Services, works at the Minnesota Autism Center–in Minnetonka, Minnesota. As a BBHT approved clinical supervisor, he specializes in conducting evaluations to include competency in the ADOS-2, diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Developmental Disorder, and an array of co-morbid disorders; implementing trainings to various Minnesota Autism Center site supervisors on the ADOS-2, co-leading and implementing newly acquired electronic health record information systems, training new clinicians, and supervising assessment practicum students and licensed eligible individuals as well.

The speaker has indicated they do not have any conflicts of interest.


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