Identifying and Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Course for Pediatric Clinicians

This course will increase knowledge among pediatric clinicians on evidence-based practices for screening, evaluation, referral for diagnosis and management of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Primer

The content in this Primer will provide strategies for pediatric clinicians and families to prepare for and successfully implement an office visit for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Unit 1

This unit will provide learners with an overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition ASD diagnostic criteria, discuss clinical symptoms of ASD, and describe current ASD prevalence estimates.

Unit 2

The unit will help learners identify evidence-based strategies and tools for autism spectrum disorder surveillance and screening.

Unit 3

The unit will discuss strategies to collaborate with families to develop and conduct diagnostic evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Unit 4

This unit discusses recognition of behavioral/psychiatric conditions that can co-occur with ASD and describes strategies to collaborate with families to successfully manage these conditions.

Unit 5

This unit discusses goals, benefits, and approaches to interventions for children with ASD.

Unit 6

This unit discusses strategies to partner with and support families/caregivers of children with ASD.

Learning Objectives

Primer

Upon completion of this prerequisite, you will be able to

  • Discuss strategies to help families of children with ASD to prepare for an office visit with their pediatrician.
  • Describe strategies to help pediatricians prepare for a successful office visit with a family of a child with ASD.
  • Report techniques to enhance communication and build trust between pediatricians and families during an office visit.

Unit 1

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define ASD using the framework of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria.
  • Discuss clinical symptoms of ASD.
  • Describe current ASD prevalence estimates and recent prevalence trends.

Unit 2

  • After completing this course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) surveillance in routine pediatric care.
  • Identify standardized ASD screening tests and describe strategies for ASD screening in a busy office.
  • Explain how to communicate ASD screening results to families and facilitate appropriate referral and follow-up.

Unit 3

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to apply them under different circumstances.
  • Report the importance of cognitive, language, motor and adaptive assessment as key components of an appropriate diagnostic evaluation for ASD.
  • Recognize key elements in the history and physical exam that would guide further diagnostic evaluation.
  • Explain and develop a plan with the family for medical diagnostic testing using shared decision making.
  • Understand the indications for supplementary diagnostic medical testing.

Unit 4

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize medical and behavioral/psychiatric conditions can co-occur with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Report management strategies of co-occurring conditions.

Unit 5

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Report goals, benefits and approaches of intervention for children with ASD.
  • Discuss evidence-based treatments for children with ASD.
  • Identify strategies for implementing successful shared decision-making with families of children with ASD to come to agreement about appropriate intervention.

Unit 6

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on families and caregivers.
  • Describe strategies to partner and support families and caregivers of children with ASD.
  • Report programs and supports for families and caregivers of children with ASD over the lifespan.

Additional Information

Partner: 
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 MOC II
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
04/20/2020
Course expires: 
04/19/2023
Rating: 
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Faculty:

Carolyn Bridgemohan, MD, FAAP

Paul Carbone, MD, FAAP

Susan L Hyman, MD, FAAP

Donna Johnson, MHS

Susan E Levy, MD, MPH, FAAP

Alyssa Rosen, MD

Lisa Shulman, MD, FAAP

Katharine Zuckerman, MD, MPH, FAAP

Contributors:

Patricia Dietz, DrPH, MPH

Georgina Peacock, MD, MPH, FAAP

Lisa Wiggins, PhD

Physician - Identifying and Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Course for Pediatric Clinicians

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 6.50 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the AAP.

This activity is approved for 6.00 points of MOC Part 2 credit by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program.  All approved activities must be completed by the MOC Credit Approval End Date. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician’s ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio at www.abp.org for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact [email protected].

Allied Health Professional - Identifying and Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Course for Pediatric Clinicians

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This program is accredited for 6.50 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0.00 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0.00 related to psychopharmacology) (0.00 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. The AAP is designated as Agency #A17. Upon completion of the program, each participant desiring NAPNAP contact hours should send a completed certificate of attendance, along with the required recording fee ($15 for NAPNAP members and nonmembers), to the NAPNAP National Office at 5 Hanover Square, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10004. Keep this certificate for your records for six (6) years. Requests for duplicate certificates should be made to the AAP.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 MOC II
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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