Assessment & Diagnosis: ASWB Exam Study Group

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Cost: $60
Duration: 2 Hours
Replay Access: 7 Days

Do you struggle with understanding DSM diagnoses? Do you find yourself getting confused between similar diagnoses or having difficulty answering assessment and diagnosis questions on the ASWB exam?

If so, this study group is for you!

For my final study group of 2026, we'll be focusing on Assessment & Diagnosis, with an emphasis on understanding commonly tested diagnoses and learning how to apply that knowledge to ASWB-style questions.

There is no way to cover every diagnosis in two hours, and that is not the goal of this group. Instead, we'll focus on selected diagnoses that commonly appear on the exam, important diagnostic distinctions, and how to approach questions that test your understanding of these concepts.

What to Expect

Part 1: Learning & Understanding (45–60 Minutes)

During the first portion of our group, I'll provide instruction on selected DSM diagnoses, including:

• Commonly tested diagnoses and their key features
• Important symptoms and diagnostic criteria to understand
• How to differentiate between diagnoses that share similar symptoms
• How diagnostic concepts may be presented on the ASWB exam
• What to pay attention to when working through assessment and diagnosis questions

Part 2: Applying What You've Learned (60–75 Minutes)

During the second portion, we'll work through ASWB-style practice questions together.

We'll focus on a combination of recall and applied knowledge questions to help you strengthen your understanding and practice applying what you've learned.

As always, my goal isn't for you to simply memorize information or select the correct answer. I want you to understand WHY an answer is correct and WHY the other answer choices are incorrect.

Who Is This Group For?

This group may be especially helpful if you:

• Feel overwhelmed by the DSM or struggle with remembering diagnoses
• Have difficulty distinguishing between similar mental health disorders
• Struggle with assessment and diagnosis questions on practice exams
• Want to strengthen your ability to apply diagnostic knowledge to clinical scenarios
• Learn best through a combination of teaching, discussion, and guided practice

Replay Access & Important Information

Your registration includes 7-day replay access, so you can revisit the material and review the practice questions after the live session.

Please note: Slides, practice questions, and other documents used during the study group will not be shared or distributed separately to participants. However, you will have access to the session replay for 7 days, allowing you to revisit the lessons, pause the recording, and take notes at your own pace.

I encourage you to take advantage of the replay to strengthen your understanding of the material!

Additional Free Resources

If you're looking for more in-depth lessons on DSM diagnoses, I also encourage you to check out my Pass with Ayo YouTube channel, where I have several free, longer-form videos covering commonly tested diagnoses on the ASWB exam.

Final Study Group of 2026!

This will be my last live study group of the year! There will be no study groups in December.

I'm looking forward to spending these two hours helping you strengthen your understanding of assessment and diagnosis and become more confident in your ability to approach these questions.

Remember: The goal isn't just memorization. It's understanding what you're learning and knowing how to apply it!