The Essentials of Autism and Associated Psychopathology

The objective of this course is to offer an up-to-date review on the prevalence and clinical characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in psychiatrically referred populations of youth and offer strategies for rapid assessment of ASD in clinic settings. The presentation will provide an overview of the assessment & management of ASD and associated psychopathology in psychiatrically referred populations with special emphasis on genetic, cognitive, and neural correlates of ASD and ASD management.

Through this presentation, participants will acquire knowledge of the DSM based diagnostic evolution of ASD, the higher than expected prevalence and the characteristics of ASD in psychiatrically referred populations, and the challenges associated with recognizing ASD in this population. Following which effective screening and evaluation strategies, including appropriate assessment measures will be discussed for diagnosing ASD in a psychiatry clinic setting. The course will profile the psychopathological burden associated with ASD and present the gender differences in the clinical presentation of ASD and associated psychopathology in psychiatrically referred youth.

Pricing

Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $245.00
Other Professionals: $195.00

Cancellation Policy

A $10.00 administrative fee will be applied.

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Target Audience

This program is intended for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, General and Family Practice Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, Residents, and Fellows. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the prevalence of Autism based on the status of referral and intellectual ability.
  2. Discuss the diagnostic approach for recognizing Autism in intellectually capable populations of all ages.
  3. Describe the burden and persistence of autistic traits in psychiatrically referred populations.

*Individual Learning Objectives will be provided in each Learning Module

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 7.50 Nursing Contact Hours

    Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.

    This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 7.50 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

  • 7.50 Social Workers

    The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

    This program has been approved for 7.50 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D91508

  • 7.50 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 7.50 Psychologists CE Credit

    The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This offering meets the criteria for 7.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

Registration opens: 
02/01/2023
Course closes: 
02/01/2026
Cost:
$245.00
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AUTISM IN PSYCHIATRICALLY REFERRED POPULATIONS

Module-I: Prevalence, Presentation, and Assessment

1. OVERVIEW | Gagan Joshi, MD

  • Prevalence of ASD
  • Diagnostic Criteria
  • Intellectually capable versus impaired ASD

2. PRESENTATION OF AUTISM | Gagan Joshi, MD

  • Presentation of ASD (IQ, Gender)
  • Autistic Traits (Burden & Persistence)

3. ASSESSMENT OF AUTISM | Gagan Joshi, MD

  • Screening measures
  • Diagnostic assessment

Module-II: Genetic, Cognitive, and Neural Correlates

1. GENETICS | Elise Robinson, MD

2. NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | Ronna Fried, MD

  • Executive dysfunction
  • Neurocognitive assessment

3. NEURO-IMAGING | Gagan Joshi, MD

  • Glutamate Dysregulation in Autism and associated psychopathology
  • Aberrant neural connectivity in Autism and associated psychopathology

Module-III: Management

1. Psychoeducational Approaches in Children with ASD | Lawrence Scahill, MD

  • Overview
  • Parent training approaches
  • Role of Parent Education

2. ABA | Nathan Call, MD

3. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES | Gagan Joshi, MD

  • Glutamate modulators
 

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM 

Module-IV: Prevalence, Presentation, Assessment, & Management (Part-I)

1. OVERVIEW | Gagan Joshi, MD

  • Historical Perspective (Under-recognition, Prescribing patterns)
  • Prevalence of psychiatric disorders
  • Emotional Dysregulation in Autism

2. ADHD | Joseph Biederman, MD

3. ANXIETY | Gagan Joshi, MD

Module-V: Prevalence, Presentation, Assessment, & Management (Part-II)

1. MOOD DISORDERS | Janet Wozniak, MD

2. PSYCHOSIS | Atilla T. Ceranoglu, MD*

3. Substance Use Disorder | James W. McKowen, PhD

 

Atilla Ceranoglu, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston;.
has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with MGH Dept of Psychiatry; Gerstner Family Foundation; The BRAIN Foundation; The O'Sullivan Foundation; Demarest Lloyd Foundation; Niraxx, Inc.;.

Gagan,M.D. Joshi, MD

has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.; Genentech;.

Lawrence Scahill

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Finch; Impel; MA Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Copyright) with Roche, Abbvie, Yamo;.
has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Oxford, Guilford, Amer. Psychological;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Janseen;.

Susan Sprich, Ph.D.

has a financial relationship (Other) with Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT);.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Springer;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Oxford University Press;.

Janet Wozniak, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Bantam Books;.
has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Merck, American Regent, NIDA, the RLS Foundation, and the Baszucki Brain Research Fund; PCORI, Baszucki Brain Research Fund;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Idorsia, Emalex, Noctrix, Disc Medicine, Avadel, CVS;.

Available Credit

  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 7.50 Nursing Contact Hours

    Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.

    This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 7.50 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

  • 7.50 Social Workers

    The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

    This program has been approved for 7.50 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D91508

  • 7.50 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 7.50 Psychologists CE Credit

    The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This offering meets the criteria for 7.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

 
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Expiration Date: February 1, 2026

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