Washington State Chapter of NAPNAP

One Day conference on Autism for the Primary Care Provider

Posted almost 10 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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