Autism Spectrum Disorder: Present and Future

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Course Overview

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which provides multisite surveillance of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder, reports that the average prevalence of ASD among those aged 8 years is about 1 in 59 children, and four times more common in boys than girls (Baio et al., 2018). Healthcare professionals of various disciplines working in schools, pediatrics, psychiatry, and outpatient, inpatient, and prehospital settings may encounter individuals with a pervasive developmental disorder also known as ASD. Healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable about ASD, diagnostic and treatment approaches, and the clinician’s role can provide support for both the individuals and their families.

About the Course Author

Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. She has over 20 years of nursing experience, primarily in acute care and professional development. Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN-BC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Certificates provided by accrediting body (17 Match)

American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
California Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791 Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

1.25HOURS

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Ohio Social Worker Board

1.25HOURS

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board CEBroker Provider: 50-290 This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration

1.00HOURS

Relias LLC is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials. CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.0 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

Activity Number: 120399 Learning Need Code(s): 3000, 3020, 5080, 5180 CPE Level: Level II

Dietitians/nutritionists may submit activity evaluations directly to CDR; QualityCPE@eatright.org, or mail to: Commission on Dietetic Registration, Attn: Accredited Provider Unit, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995.

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Association of Social Work Boards

1.25HOURS

Relias, LLC, #1273, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/10/2018-02/10/2021.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests.
This module is Reading-Based.
Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 Clinical continuing education clock hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit

1.25HOURS

Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009. Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules. As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months. Social workers will receive 1.25 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

1.00HOURS

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition accepts medical errors courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Florida Department of Health. Relias Learning, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing

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Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Certified Health Education Specialist

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Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
New Mexico Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

1.00HOURS

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-CE134-60
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2019-05-01
Expiration Date:

2023-03-31
Learning Objectives:

Differentiate among levels of autism spectrum disorder and their prevalence.; List at least four interventions appropriate for patients with autism spectrum disorder.; Name at least three criteria in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder.
Outline:

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder
James’ Story
History of Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD in the New DSM-5
The ASD Continuum
Making a Diagnosis
Section 3: Multimodal Management of ASD
Behavior and Communication Approaches
Medication
Dietary Approaches
Complementary and Alternative Approaches
Education
Healthcare Professionals’ Role
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Sam’s Story
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; Health Educators; Intermediate level Social Workers; Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

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