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ForwardSRC's 27th Annual DBP Conference for Primary Care: Focus on Autism (JS2603A)
Our 27th annual Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) conference for primary care will focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children. ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 31 children in the United States. Despite advancements in early identification, the demand for autism evaluations in young children far exceeds available specialists. This conference, scheduled for March 6th, 2026, is designed to meet the educational needs of primary care medical professionals (PCMPs), including pediatricians, family practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other health care professionals who provide direct care to children. Sessions will cover important topics, including the definition of ASD, the importance of early identification, and methods for identifying and diagnosing ASD as a non-specialist. Additionally, we will discuss evidence-based therapies, interventions, and resources available to PCMPs and families. Attendees will learn how to incorporate these skills into their clinical practice while addressing family concerns and providing emotional support to the families of autistic children. On March 7th, a training workshop will provide PCMPs with behavioral intervention tools that can be used in their clinics and to assist families in supporting their autistic children.
Target Audience
This conference is designed to meet the educational needs of primary care medical professionals (PCMPs), including pediatricians, family practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other health care professionals who provide direct care to children.
Learning Objectives
- Explain autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to identify and diagnose it using evidence-based methods as a non-specialist.
- Explain the various evidence-based therapies, interventions, and resources available to children and adolescents with autism, including management of comorbid conditions.
- Describe ways to communicate and support the families with a child diagnosed with autism, and ways to provide continued support to the family.
- Discuss how to incorporate families' concerns into their clinical practice and identify the resources available for the underserved and uninsured community (insurance coverage, billing process).
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Scottish Rite for Children. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Ethics
The presentation(s), “The Diagnosis and After the Diagnosis: The Family’s Journey with Autism” and “Case-based Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion” have been designated by The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for a maximum of 1.5 credit hour(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Available Credit
- 8.75 AMA
- 8.75 Attendance
- 1.50 Ethics
Price
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