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Challenging Cases in Pediatrics: Autism
Challenging Cases in Pediatrics: Autism features pediatric specialty experts discussing recent advances using case-based learning and interactive discussions. This activity will feature the topics and speakers below.
Topics and Speakers:
- After the Diagnosis: Resourcing Families for Community and Clinical Support - Terri Daly, PhD, BCBA-D
- Avoiding the Adult Transition Cliff: Preparing Autistic Teens and Their Families for Postsecondary Transition - Brian Freedman, PhD
- Nemours’ Autism Diagnostics: Screening, Diagnosis, and What to do While Waiting - Leslie A. Gavin, PhD
- Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Support and Enhance Medical Treatments - Ansley Hodges, PhD, BCBA-D
- Challenging Cases in Autism Medication Management - Anuja Mehta, MD
- Autism vs ADHD: What is the Difference? - Catherine Rama, PhD
This event is FREE and will being held in-person at the Nemours Children's Hospital, FL in Orlando only. Space is limited!
Target Audience
Pediatric Primary Care Providers
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:
- Apply new evidence on ASD in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Differentiate features of ASD and ADHD.
- Recommend appropriate medication management for patients with ASD.
- Identify community-based resources for families pre-and post-evaluation as well as for autistic patients transitioning to adulthood.
- Describe the benefits and applications of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Emily Smith at emily.m.smith@nemours.org.
Click on the Faculty Name to see their full bio:
Ansley Hodges, PhD, BCBA-D
Brian Freedman, PhD
Leslie Gavin, PhD Clinical Psychology
Ansley Hodges, PhD, BCBA-D
Stephanie Murry
Yaslyne Perdomo
Catherine Rama, Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Lisa Spector, MD
Terri Daly, PhD, BCBA-D
Brian Freedman, PhD
Leslie Gavin, PhD Clinical Psychology
Ansley Hodges, PhD, BCBA-D
Anuja Mehta, MD
Catherine Rama, Licensed Psychologist, PhD
The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Below are are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.
Available Credit
- 4.00 MOC ABS – SurgerySuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 4.00 Continuing EducationThis activity is designated for 4.00 continuing education credits.