Upcoming Conference: Improving Developmental Screening Practices

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Dar Friend of ASO:

Information on an upcoming developmental screening conference. First Signs received a grant to do this conference in different states and Ohio was selected! Although not funded with monies allocated by the Ohio General Assembly for Autism Early Screening Pilot, this seminar will provide training in early screening and is free (to the first 150 professional registrants) and open to anyone. The Autism Early Screening Pilot is in the planning stages and will begin "rollout" early next year. We will, of course, keep you up to date on its progress.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

REGISTER NOW. http://www.regonline.com/147627The first 150 professionals to register for this training will attend FREEand receive a complimentary copy of On the Spectrum: Children and Autism (DVD).

Only 20 FREE spots left.Now offering CEs for social workers and nurses, in addition to CMEs for physicians.If you cannot view this e-mail, please click here. http://www.firstsigns.org/emails/10-03-07/OH/conference.htm

Improving DevelopmentalScreening Practices forYoung Childrenwith Autism & OtherDevelopmental Disorders

A CME/CE-certified Course

Wednesday, October 3, 20079:00 AM - 1:00 PMQuest Conference Centers#12 Columbus Room8405 Pulsar PlaceColumbus, OH

Jointly Sponsored by

Endorsed by

Ohio Association of Family PhysiciansOhio Chapter, American Academy of PediatricsOhio Osteopathic AssociationOhio Psychiatric Physicians Association

Agenda

Wednesday, October 3, 20079:00 AM - 1:00 PMQuest Conference Centers#12 Columbus Room8405 Pulsar PlaceColumbus, OH

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration, Pre test, and Continental Breakfast

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome Remarks and Overview Wervey Arnold

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Case Study, Recognizing the "First Signs" of Atypical Development in Young Children, Clinical Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders D. Wiseman

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Developmental Screening Tools for Young Children and Best Practices for ScreeningFrances P. Glascoe, PhD

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Break

11:40 AM - 12:05 PM

Autism Screening Tools for Young Children, Incorporating Screening into Your Practice or Work, and Delivering Difficult News to ParentsFrances P. Glascoe, PhD

12:05 PM - 12:20 PM

Referring a Child to Early Intervention in OhioDebbie , MS, RN

12:20 PM - 12:50 PM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion , MD

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

Program Conclusion, Post test, and Evaluation

1:00 PM

Adjourn

AccreditationPhysicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Autism Society of Ohio, and First Signs, Inc. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Social Workers: The Ohio Department of Health, 246 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio is an approved provider of continuing education by the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board (RSX048808). The ODH provider status expires November 2007.

Nurses: Nurses can use social work contact hours toward their continuing education requirements.

Designation of CreditThe University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DisclosuresUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available in the conference materials and syllabi. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussions of off-label and/or investigational uses of pharmaceutical products during their presentations.

Acknowledgement and Support

Funding provided by the Department of Health and Human Services,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Curriculum developed by First Signs.The findings and conclusions are those of the authorsand do not necessarily represent the views ofthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Resources and support for this training are provided by:

Healthy Child Care OhioOhio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)Ohio Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral AssociationOhio Counseling AssociationOhio Nurses Association Ohio Psychiatric AssociationOhio Psychological Association

Target Audience and Program Overview

Pediatricians, family physicians, internists with a specialty in pediatrics, pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatric physician assistants, pediatric specialists (i.e., developmental pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists), public healthcare providers, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, Early Interventionists, educators, and childcare providers will benefit from this CME program.

The purposes of this educational activity are to: (1) educate healthcare providers and other professionals about the importance of early identification and intervention of young children at risk for autism and other developmental and social-emotional concerns; (2) improve upon the pediatric practice of screening and referral; and (3) lower the age at which young children are diagnosed.

Research supports that early intervention can markedly improve outcomes for children identified with autism and other developmental and behavioral disorders. With early detection and referral to local Early Intervention programs, these young children can begin receiving more timely and effective treatment, thus improving their outcomes. This course will teach participants not only the importance of early identification and intervention for children with autism and other developmental and behavioral disorders, but also how to detect these concerns and refer for treatment.

Participants will learn to recognize the "first signs" of atypical development, the clinical features of autism spectrum disorders, and best practices for screening and referral. Participants will receive information about highly validated developmental and autism screening tools, how to set up practice for screening, and where to refer children with developmental concerns.

Development of the core curriculum was funded by:

Autism SpeaksThe Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify key social, emotional, and communication milestones for healthy development in young children. Describe the absolute indicators that signal the need for immediate evaluation. List the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders. Describe the seven steps in the developmental screening process. Choose recommended developmental and autism screening tools for use in practice. Discuss the challenges of developmental screening in primary care. Set up practices to meet these challenges. Describe to parents and caregivers how Early Intervention in Ohio works.

Faculty

Wervey Arnold

Executive Director, Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics,Worthington, OH

, MD

Medical Director, Bureau for Children with MedicalHandicaps (BCMH), Ohio Department of Health. Columbus, OH

Frances P. Glascoe, PhD

Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University,Nashville, TN

D. Wiseman

Founder and President, First Signs, Inc.,Merrimac, MA

Debbie , MS, RN

Chief, Bureau of Early Intervention Services, Ohio Department of Health,Columbus, OH

Registration

Registration is only available online.http://www.regonline.com/147627

Improving Developmental Screening Practices for Young Childrenwith Autism & Other Developmental Disorders

A CME/CE-certified Course

Wednesday, October 3, 20079:00 AM - 1:00 PMQuest Conference Centers#12 Columbus Room8405 Pulsar PlaceColumbus, OH

This conference is FREE for the first 150 professionals who register. In addition, the first 150 professionals to register will receive a complimentary copy of On the Spectrum: Children and Autism (DVD).So register early!

After the first 150 professionals have registered,there will be a $39 registration fee

Register online at: http://www.regonline.com/147627

All pre-registered participants, complimentary or paid,will receive an automatic confirmation notice. Registration covers attendance, continental breakfast, and course syllabus.

Cancellation PolicyThe collaborating organizations reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, First Signs will notify all pre-registrants in advance of the event.

Services for the DisabledIf special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this seminar, please contact First Signs, Inc. no later than three days prior to the conference, (978) 346-4380 or email nwiseman@....

Nondiscrimination StatementThe University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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