Overview
Format: Virtual training
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET
Language: English
Facilitator: Julie Scorah, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Workshop fees: $ 150 – 250 CAD + tax
Who should attend: Health practitioners involved in multidisciplinary teams or diagnosing neurodevelopmental conditions
Evaluation for neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Global Developmental Delay and/or Intellectual Disability (GDD/ID) are based on a combination of behavioural observations and the collection of information about current and past symptoms. Taking a detailed and comprehensive developmental history is an integral part of the evaluation process.
In this workshop, health practitioners will learn essential skills for conducting thorough developmental history interviews.
Led by licensed neuropsychologist Dr. Julie Scorah, this 3-hour session will equip you with valuable insights and techniques to enhance your diagnostic evaluation process.
What to expect
- Understand the importance of developmental history taking in the diagnostic evaluation of neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Learn effective interviewing techniques to assess symptoms across various developmental domains such as language, social interaction, sensory processing, and behavior.
- Gain proficiency in mapping symptoms onto diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-5.
- Receive an example template for a comprehensive developmental history to streamline your practice.
About the facilitator
Julie Scorah, PhD, is a licensed neuropsychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Read her full bio.
Workshop fees & registration
- Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.
- After completing the registration form, information on submitting payment will be sent to you.
- Your spot is secured upon completing both registration and payment.
- We reserve the right to cancel workshops in the case of insufficient attendance.
- For those seeking more intensive training, we also offer an online introductory workshop on the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) upon request.
Note: If you have participated in any of our workshops in 2025, please contact us at trainingndd@mcgill.ca to proceed with your registration.
Contact
Nadia (Konstandina) Bakopanos, Coordinator
Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC)
Email: trainingndd@mcgill.ca
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About the Neurodevelopment Learning Community
The Neurodevelopment Learning Community is a training and peer-learning initiative led by neuropsychologist Dr. Julie Scorah (McGill University), delivered in partnership with the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC). It brings together healthcare providers, researchers, professionals, and people with lived and living experience to strengthen inclusive, evidence-informed approaches to neurodevelopmental care. Through workshops, webinars, and applied learning activities, the Learning Community connects research, practice, and community knowledge to support real-world impact across disciplines.
