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Friday
August 12, 2005
8:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
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Saturday
August 13, 2005
8:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
UAB-School of
Public Health
Birmingham, AL |
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9:00 AM
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Registration,
Pretest, and Continental Breakfast
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8:45 AM -
9:00 AM
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9:00 AM
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Welcome
Remarks and Overview
Meredith Hepburn, MSW, MPH
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9:00 AM
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9:15 AM
- 9:55 AM
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Recognizing
the "First Signs" of
Atypical Development in Young Children, Clinical
Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nancy D. Wiseman
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9:15 AM
- 9:55 AM
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9:55 AM
- 10:35 AM
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Developmental Screening Tools for Young
Children, Best Practices for Screening
Frances P. Glascoe, PhD
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9:55 AM
- 10:35 AM
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10:35 AM - 10:45
AM
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Break
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10:35 AM - 10:45
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10:45 AM
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Autism Screening Tools for Young Children,
Incorporating Screening Into Your Practice or Work
Frances P. Glascoe, PhD
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10:45 AM
- 11:05 AM
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11:05 AM
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Referring a Child to Early Intervention in Alabama
Kim Hill, MS |
11:05 AM
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11:20 AM -
11:30 AM
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Post Test and Evaluation
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11:20 AM -
11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Questions and
Answers/Panel Discussion
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11:30 AM
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12:00 NOON |
Adjourn
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12:00 NOON |
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Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of
the University of Pennsylvania School of of Medicine, First Signs,
Inc., Autism Society of Alabama, and the Autism and Developmental
Disabilities Monitoring Network.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this
educational activity for a maximum of 3.25 category 1 credits toward
the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only
those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Disclosures
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of
Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for
Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made
available in the conference materials and syllabi. Faculty members are
also expected to disclose to participants any discussions of off-label
and/or investigational uses of pharmaceutical products during their
presentations.
Registration Information
There is a $35 registration fee for attending this conference. Space is limited. Participants can register online at www.autism-alabama.org. All
pre-registered participants may
request confirmation and/or directions from Autism Society of Alabama.
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| Acknowledgement and Support |
This training is supported by Cooperative Agreement
Number UR3/CCU423236-02 from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents
are solely the responsibility of the presenters
and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.
Resources and Support for this training
are provided by:
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation
Services, Early Intervention
Autism Society of Alabama
UAB School of Public Health
University of Montevallo
Additional support for this activity is
provided by grants
from the following organizations:
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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| Target Audience and Program Overview |
Pediatricians, family physicians, internists with specialty in
pediatrics, pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatric physician
assistants, pediatric specialists (i.e., developmental
pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists), public
health physicians and nurses, clinicians, and early childhood
educators and providers will benefit from this CME program.
The purpose of this educational activity is to: (1) educate
medical practitioners and other professionals about the importance
of early identification and intervention of young children at risk
for autism and other developmental disorders; (2) improve upon the
pediatric practice of screening and referral; and (3) lower the age
at which young children are diagnosed.
Research supports that early intervention can markedly improve
outcomes for children identified with autism and other developmental
disorders. With early detection and referral to local Early
Intervention programs, these young children can begin receiving more
timely and effective treatment, thus improving their outcomes. This
course will teach participants not only the importance of early
identification and intervention for children with autism and other
developmental disorders, but also how to detect these concerns and
refer for treatment.
Participants will learn to recognize the "first signs" of
atypical development, the clinical features of autism spectrum
disorders, and best practices for screening. Participants will
receive information about highly validated development and autism
screening tools, how to set up a practice for screening, and where
to refer children with developmental concerns.
Development of the
core curriculum was funded by:
Autism Speaks
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
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Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course,
participants will be able to:
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List the three main diagnostic
criteria for autism spectrum disorders. |
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Recognize the key social, emotional,
and communication milestones for healthy development in
young children. |
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Describe the absolute indicators that
signal immediate screening for autism spectrum disorders. |
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Describe how to carry out the seven
steps in the developmental screening process. |
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Choose recommended developmental
screening tools for use in practice. |
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Discuss the challenges and problems
of developmental screening in practice. |
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Set up practices to meet the
challenges of screening and referral. |
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Describe to parents and caregivers
how Early Intervention in Alabama works. |
Faculty
Course Director
Meredith Hepburn, MSW, MPH
Project Coordinator
Alabama Autism Surveillance Project
Department of Maternal and Child Health
School of Public Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Presenting Faculty
Frances P. Glascoe, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Penn State University
Hershey, PA
Editorial Boards: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine;
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics;
AAP Section on Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Newsletter Editor
Kim Hill, MS
Assistant Early Intervention
Coordinator
Early Intervention
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Montgomery, AL
Nancy D. Wiseman
Founder and President
First Signs, Inc.
Merrimac, MA
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There is a $35 Registration Fee
(pre-registration is recommended to reserve your seat)
Register online at:
http://www.autism-alabama.org
Or, fax
registration form to Meredith Jones at (205) 824-9032
Or, mail registration
form and check,
payable to Autism Society of Alabama, to:
Meredith Jones
Autism Society of Alabama
3100 Lorna Rd
Suite 132
Birmingham, AL 35216
Telephone: (205) 824-6734
Seating may be limited
for walk-in registrants.
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Cancellation Policy
The University of Pennsylvania and the Autism Society of Alabama reserve the right to
cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances.
In the event of cancellation or postponement, the Autism Society of
Alabama will
notify all pre-registrants in advance of the event.
Services for the disabled
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a
disability to attend this seminar, please contact Meredith Jones
no later than three days prior to the conference, at
205-824-6734.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks
talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The
University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of
race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color,
national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam
Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational
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