Online - Online Caring for Neurodivergent Patients and Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Participants will gain an increased knowledge of how to modify care for neurodivergent patients and autistic kids and be able to do so in practice.

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Physician Associates, Social Workers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define key characteristics of neurodivergent patients and ASD.
  • Increase their understanding of potentially misleading symptoms or behaviors in neurodivergent and ASD
    patients.

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator - Ashley Hawkins, ashley.hawkins@nemours.org 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
02/18/2026
Course expires: 
02/17/2028
Cost:
$0.00
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  • All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Course Director(s)

Kelly Carlson Eberbach, DNP, MBA, RN, NPE-BC, CPN, CPEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lisa Lietzke, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Janice Cavanaugh, MSN, RN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Stephanie Lopez, MSN. RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mary Mathews, MA, LCSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristyn Moss, BSN, RN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristen Mroczka, RN, MSN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melissa Rios, MSN Ed, RN, MEDSURG BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Tracy Savitz, DNP, RN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kathryn Shady, PhD, RN, OCN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kaden Smith, DMSC, MSPA, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Diana Soto, MSW, LCSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Valdivia, MHA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sarah Wawrzynski, PhD, CCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kimberly Zalewski, BSN, RN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Kathryn Shady, PhD, RN, OCN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Children's Disclosure Policy

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses
Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nemours Children's Health designates this activity for 1.0 Continuing Education credits.  

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above. 

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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