Washington State Chapter of NAPNAP

One Day conference on Autism for the Primary Care Provider

Posted over 8 years ago by Karen Kilian

Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in our Practice:  Practical Strategies
October 10, 2015
Wright Auditorium, Seattle Children's Hospital
8 AM to 4:30 PM - registration opens 0730
7.75 CME Credits

Cost $125

On October 10, 2015, national and local experts on ASDs will present practical strategies for optimizing primary care and addressing a number of issues for children with ASDs experienced every day in primary health care settings.

Topics to be covered include:
  • tips for a successful office visit
  • a spectrum of medical issues, such as GI, sleep, medications
  • sorting out medical causes of challenging behaviors
  • behavioral strategies for eating, toileting and other daily dilemmas
  • what is applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based therapies,
  • how to handle authorizations and appeals
  • mental health and crisis interventions.

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