Best Practices in Treating Pediatric Autism Patients



Date & Location
Friday, June 21, 2024, 12:00 AM - Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 11:59 PM

Target Audience
Specialties - Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease , Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism , Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine , Hematology and Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Interventional Cardiology, Muscoskeletal Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Disease, Radiology Diagnostic, Rheumatology, Social Work, Sports Medicine, Surgery General, Urology

Overview

Noon conference series on a variety of didactic topics.

Launch Date: 6/21/2024

Expiration Date: 6/20/2025


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Relate to an experience with overwhelming sensory or affirming reinforcement that has contributed to feelings of overwhelm and/or interest in repeated engagement.
  2. Name at least 2-3 traits that may be observed or gathered in interview to ascertain an autistic patient.
  3. Recall at least 2-3 tips for successful communication with patients and/or caregivers.
  4. Identify at least 1-2 supports that may be of value to implement in their setting.
  5. Bookmark or save resources for supports, consultation or ongoing training for themselves, their teams or the patients and caregivers with which they interact.

Registration

How to obtain CE Credit:


Please note, you have to watch the entire video in order to receive any CE credit for this online activity.

Click the Tests tile > Launch Video to view the module (create an IUH account if you don't already have one).

Credit will be awarded 30 days post completion.


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health. Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

Physicians Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

References:

Bilginer, Ç., Yildirim, S., Törenek, R., & Özkaya, A. K. (2023). Patients with autism in the emergency department: cause of admissions and challenges. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69(5), 710-716.
Kalb, L. G., Stuart, E. A., Freedman, B., Zablotsky, B., & Vasa, R. (2012). Psychiatric-related emergency department visits among children with an autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric Emergency Care, 28(12), 1269-1276.
Mannenbach, M. S., Passe, R. L., Lovik, K. K., Larson, E. M., Laudon, S. M., Naeve, A., & Bellolio, M. F. (2021). Caring for children with autism in an emergency department setting. Pediatric Emergency Care, 37(12), e977-e980.
National Autism Center. (2009). National standards report. Randolph, MA: Author.
National Autism Center. (2015). National standards report. Randolph, MA: Author.
National Research Council. (2001). Educating Children with Autism. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Nicholas, D. B., Muskat, B., Zwaigenbaum, L., Greenblatt, A., Ratnapalan, S., Kilmer, C., ... & Sharon, R. (2020). Patient-and family-centered care in the emergency department for children with autism. Pediatrics, 145(Supplement_1), S93-S98.
Samet, D., & Luterman, S. (2019). See-Hear-Feel-Speak: a protocol for improving outcomes in emergency department interactions with patients with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric Emergency Care, 35(2), 157-159.
Swiezy, N., Stuart, M., & Korzekwa, P. (2008). Bridging for success in autism: Training and collaboration across medical, educational, and community systems. Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America, 17(4), 907-922.
Swiezy, N. B., Neal, T. J., Warner, D., & Lo, K. (2016). Effective communication and management with the family and in the community.
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2008). Overlap between evidence-based practices identified by the National Professional Development Center (NPDC) on ASD and the National Standards Project (NSP). Retrieved August 20, 2012, from http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/content/national-standards-project
Wolpert, K. H., Kim, S. J., Kodish, I., & Uspal, N. G. (2022). Medical management of children with autism in the emergency department. Pediatric Emergency Care, 38(7), 332-336.


Additional Information

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ABS CC (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)