Reminder:
Please read the AAP Article, Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, in the Session 1 Materials prior to the November 19th in-person session.
Session 1
Overview of screening and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in very young children
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:00 PM–8:00 PM|In-PersonHilton Garden Inn, Freeport (Dinner Provided)
Objectives
At the end of the first session, the learner will be able to
- Identify red flags for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Understand the differential diagnosis for autism spectrum disorders
- Be able to take a complete developmental and behavioral history with a focus on autism
- Identify additional information helpful to collect as part of evaluation
- Understand surveillance, screening and testing options for Autism spectrum disorders
Session 1 Materials:
Susan L. Hyman, MD, FAAP,a Susan E. Levy, MD, MPH, FAAP,b Scott M. Myers, MD, FAAP,c COUNCIL ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SECTION ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. PEDIATRICS Volume 145, number 1, January 2020:e20193447
For Asynchronous Learning prior to session 2:
- Video Tele-ASD-PEDS (TAP) www.vkclearning.org (please see separate instructions, free but must register)
- VKC Learning Instructions
- At 19:18 description of scoring (keep in mind had changed some)
- Then watch both testing and scoring sessions at 24:30 and 59:11
- ASD-PEDS User’s Manual and scoring forms (suggest reading prior to viewing video)