Location Type
Web-based training
Duration
1.00hr

Medical Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Free
Free
About

This presentation will provide a brief overview of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM-5) changes to the Autism Spectrum Disorder category and will offer a particular focus on medical co-morbidities. Sleep problems, allergies, and GI problems are reviewed in detail. A brief case highlights a patient with ASD and associated GI and nutritional problems. Together, the background information along with the case should allow the learner to develop a greater understanding of diagnostic and treatment complexities in this population.

Presenters
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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

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Explain how children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are at risk for medical comorbidities.
  2. Recognize two common medical conditions that are comorbid with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  3. Describe the diagnostic complexity in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Completion Requirements

Requirements for Successful Completion

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.