Location Type
Web-based training
Duration
1.00hr

Autism in Infancy: Advances and Implications for Clinical Practice

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Free
About

This module provides a brief overview of the state of knowledge regarding the presentation of autism in infancy, and includes case examples derived from composites of patients seen in an early diagnostic evaluation and follow up clinic. Autism is a condition that can be severe by early childhood, by which time symptoms are clearly present. However, even for children whose condition emerges as being severe, the presentation in infancy is most often subtle, making early detection very challenging. This has implications for research, as well as for clinicians, who are involved in early screening and diagnosis.

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Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
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Margaret Paccione, PhD, has more than 35 years of experience in supervisory and administrative positions as well as extensive experience with trauma patients and managing trauma-related service environments. As a licensed psychologist, teacher and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Paccione is the...

Learning Objectives

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 

  1. Describe research on early behavioral presentation of autism in infancy.
  2. Recognize the challenges for sensitivity and specificity of clinical diagnostic impressions at very young ages.
  3. Indicate options for longitudinal follow up to enhance accuracy of screening and diagnosis.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Completion Requirements

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board. The participant should: read this page of information; view the presentation in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. The evaluation form provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on the quality of the instructional process, the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness, the perception of commercial bias, and his/her views on future educational needs.

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; physicians, psychologists and licensed healthcare workers should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. There are no prerequisites to participate in this activity or to receive CME/CE credit. In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the assessment and evaluation form. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the assessment with a passing score of ≥ 80%, and evaluation form.

Follow these steps to earn credit:

  1. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures.
  2. Study the educational content online or printed out.
  3. Online, choose the best answer to each assessment question. To receive a certificate, you must receive a passing score as designated at the top of the assessment and complete the activity evaluation to provide feedback for future programming.