Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Whitney as they discuss key moments from his keynote presentation :Short and Long term consequences of COVID-19 on individuals with ASD and his workshop presentation on changes in criteria from DSM IV to DSM 5. Many topics are discussed on life transition and changes needed to better understand and accommodate those on the spectrum.Dr. Whitney received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2001 from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (FIPP). He interned at St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center(SUNY-Stony Brook Health Sciences System) in Port Jefferson, New York (Long Island). Dr.Whitney has conducted outcome research and published on ways families can help their children cope with medical and developmental differences. He has 21 years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders,and 17 years experience working with families and children with autism and other developmental disabilities.