An Invitation to a CME Program sponsored by the Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego in Co-Sponsorship with the American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry, and Joint Sponsorship with EP Foundation for Education, Inc.
Autism Program Part I: The Early Warning Signs, Diagnosis, Intervention, Treatment and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants, Children, and Young Adults
Recorded—October 17, 2007 ¦ 7:00PM to 9:30PM Eastern time
Available on DVD for $24.95
Statement of Need
There is a clear and compelling need for better primary care and specialist physician education and training regarding the evaluation and management of behavioral disorders - such as Autism - encountered in children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Conference Goal
The overall goal of this conference is to improve clinical knowledge, skills, and competency of healthcare professionals regarding evaluation and management of behavioral disorders - such as Autism - experienced by adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
Discuss the hypothesized underlying basic biochemical and pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to Autism in adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Describe how Autism is diagnosed in adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Discuss various treatment/management strategies that may be effective in the overall treatment of Autism encountered in adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Discuss the various psychosocial issues that may impact on the overall management of adults and children with Autism.
Program Agenda and Faculty
6:30-7:00 PM:
Registration/Sign-On
7:00-7:15 PM:
Introduction and Overview
Seth M. Keller, MD
7:15-8:00 PM:
History, Definition and Biological Basis for Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Early Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Children and Appropriate Intervention Therapies.
Pauline A. Filipek, MD
8:00-8:45 PM:
An Introduction to Pharmaceutical and Behavioral Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children and Young Adults (to be continued on October 24th).
Colonel Stephen E. Greefkens, DO
8:45-9:30 PM:
Questions and Discussion
Faculty
Seth M. Keller, MD (Moderator)
Consultant in Neurology
NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Trenton, NJ
Colonel Stephen E. Greefkens, DO
Developmental Pediatrician
Department of Pediatrics
Brooke Army Medical Center,
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Pauline A. Filipek, MD
Director, For OC Kids-CHOC-UCI
Neurodevelopmental Center
University of California-Irvine,
School of Medicine,
Irvine, California
The Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego reserves the right to modify the program contents, faculty, and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the program if necessary.
Grantor Support
These programs are funded as part of a U.S. Army Cooperative Agreement called the Exceptional Family Transitional
Training (EFTT) Program. The programs are co-sponsored by the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and
Dentistry (AADMD) and EP LiveOnline.
Who Should Attend
Pediatricians, Internists, Family Practitioners, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and other health professionals who provide services to adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Accreditation Statement
The Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) to provide continuing education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, physicians must attend the entire 2.5 hour conference and complete the CME Evaluation Form. This form will be made available at the time of the online conference.
Disclosure Policy
The Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego requires that faculty participating in a CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with a pharmaceutical or equipment company that might pose a potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest with regard to their contribution to the program. This information will be made available to the audiences prior to the presentation.
Activity Co-Directors
R.R. Skoglund, MD
Director, Continuing Medical Education
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego,
San Diego, California
Henry Chambers, MD
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego,
San Diego, California
Philip B. May, MD
Clinical Associate Professor Department of Medicine,
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Director of Medical Education and VP for Education/Research
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
Assistant Medical Director,
Hunterdon Developmental Center
