| Agenda |
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
5:00 PM - 9:00
PM
The Edwin Hornberger Conference Center
2151 W. Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX
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| 5:00
PM -
5:50 PM
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Registration,
Pre test, and Box Dinner
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5:50
PM
- 6:00 PM |
Welcome
Remarks and Overview
Diane Treadwell-Deering, MD
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6:00
PM - 6:50 PM
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Case Study, Recognizing
the “First Signs” of
Atypical Development in Young Children, Clinical
Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nancy D. Wiseman
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6:50
PM
- 7:40 PM
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Developmental and Autism Screening Tools for Young Children, Best Practices for Screening, Incorporating Screening into Your Practice or Work, Delivering Difficult News to Parents
Frances P. Glascoe, PhD
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7:40
PM
- 7:50 PM
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Break
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7:50
PM
- 8:20 PM
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Referring and Diagnosing Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diane Treadwell-Deering, MD
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8:20
PM -
8:50 PM
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Questions and
Answers/Panel Discussion
Diane Treadwell-Deering, MD
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8:50
PM -
9:00 PM
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Program Conclusion, Post test,
and Evaluation |
9:00
PM |
Adjourn
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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 Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, and First Signs, Inc.
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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
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.
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| Acknowledgement and Support |
Funding provided by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Curriculum developed by First Signs.
The findings and conclusions are those of the authors
and do not necessarily represent the views of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Resources and support for this training are
provided by:
Northwest Houston Chapter of the ASA
Texas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Texas Chapter, American Academy of Family Physicians
Texas Chapter, National Association of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Early Childhood Intervention
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| Target Audience and Program Overview |
Pediatricians, family physicians,
internists with a specialty in pediatrics, pediatric nurse
practitioners, pediatric physician assistants, pediatric specialists
(i.e., developmental pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists,
neurologists), public healthcare providers, social workers,
occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language
pathologists, Early Interventionists, educators, and childcare providers
will benefit from this CME program.
The purposes of this educational activity are to: (1) educate
healthcare providers and other professionals about the importance of
early identification and intervention of young children at risk for
autism and other developmental and social-emotional concerns; (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
and behavioral 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 and behavioral 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 and referral. Participants will receive
information about highly validated developmental and autism screening
tools, how to set up 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:
- Identify key social, emotional, and communication milestones
for healthy development in young children.
- Describe the absolute indicators that signal the need for
immediate evaluation.
- List the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders.
- Describe the seven steps in the developmental screening
process.
- Choose recommended developmental and autism screening tools
for use in practice.
- Discuss the challenges of developmental screening in
primary care.
- Set up practices to meet these challenges.
- Describe to parents and caregivers the referral and
diagnostic process.
Faculty
Diane E. Treadwell-Deering, MD
Chief, Psychiatry and Psychology
Service and Co-Chief, Clinic for Autistic Spectrum Disorders,
Texas Children's Hospital; Assistant Professor, Departments of
Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences and Pediatrics, Baylor College of
Medicine,
Houston, TX
Frances P. Glascoe, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics,
Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, TN
Nancy D. Wiseman
Founder and President, First Signs, Inc.,
Merrimac, MA
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| Registration |
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Registration is CLOSED.
SOLD OUT IN 2007
Improving Developmental Screening Practices
for
Young Children
with Autism & Other Developmental Disorders
A CME-certified Course
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
5:00 PM - 9:00
PM
The Edwin Hornberger Conference Center
2151 W. Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX |
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This conference is FREE for the first 150 professionals who
register.
In addition, the first 150 professionals to register will receive a
complimentary copy of On the Spectrum: Children
and Autism (DVD).
So register early!
After the first 150 professionals have
registered,
there will be a $39 registration fee
SOLD OUT IN 2007
All pre-registered participants,
complimentary or paid,
will receive an automatic confirmation notice. Registration covers
attendance, box dinner, and course syllabus.
Free parking is available, but you
must
bring your parking ticket to registration for validation.
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Cancellation Policy
The collaborating organizations reserve the right to cancel or
postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the
event of cancellation or postponement, First Signs 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 First Signs, Inc.
no later than three days prior to the conference, (978) 346-4380
or email nwiseman@firstsigns.org.
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
policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship
and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs
or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should
be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East,
Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or
(215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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