Clinical Updates: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Pittsburgh, PA US
April 27, 2022

The purpose of this educational activity is to present a historical overview of Autism, including diagnoses, concepts, co-occurring conditions, medications, and intervention strategies.

Target Audience

RNs / SW / Health Coaches / Dieticians

Learning Objectives

1.   Discuss the historical perspective, epidemiology/etiology, and conceptual modules related to Autism

2.   Recognize the diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorder as well as co-occurring medical and psychiatric disorders

3.   Identify appropriate interventions and resources used the in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 ASWB
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/30/2022
Course expires: 
05/27/2022
Event starts: 
04/27/2022 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/27/2022 - 10:00am EDT
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Program begins at  9:00am and adjourns at 10:00am  Total Education Time:   1 Hour

Time

Content

Presenter

9-9:15am

Introduction of historical perspective, conceptual models, epidemiology, and etiology of autism spectrum disorders

Tiberiu Florin Bodea Crisan, MD
Brian Rabian, Ph.D.
Teri Stanley, CRC, LPC, BCBA

9:15-9:45am

Presentation of assessment and diagnostic criteria used to identify autism spectrum disorders as well as co-occurring medical and psychiatric disorders

Tiberiu Florin Bodea Crisan, MD
Brian Rabian, Ph.D.
Teri Stanley, CRC, LPC, BCBA

9:45-10:00am

Review of interventions, psychotropic medications, resources, and references used in treatment of autism spectrum disorders

Tiberiu Florin Bodea Crisan, MD
Brian Rabian, Ph.D.
Teri Stanley, CRC, LPC, BCBA
UPMC Health Plan
600 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
Tiberiu Florin Bodea Crisan, MD
Senior Medication Director and Medical Director for the North Central HealthChoices Program
Dr. Bodea completed his residency in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh. He joined Community Care in 2007 and currently holds the positions of Senior Medical Director and Medical Director for the North Central HealthChoices Program contract. One of his many roles is to provide clinical support to our Children’s Services Team. He also provides clinical consultation related to children with complex needs across the system in concert with the regional clinical staff; professional development trainings for our Community School Based teams and other children’s providers; and consultation around medication as well as other medical issues.  
 
Brian Rabian, Ph.D.
Manager, Psychological Services, Community Care Behavioral Health
As a member of the Professional Advisor team at Community Care, Dr. Rabian provides clinical leadership to the Care Management team through activities that include: management of psychological services, consultation, education regarding EBTs, and clinical reviews of multiple levels of service. Prior to joining Community Care, Dr. Rabian was Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychology at Penn State University. His research, and much of his clinical work, has focused on risk factors for the development of anxiety and related disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults.
 
Teri Stanley, CRC, LPC, BCBA
Director of Autism Disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services
Teri Stanley joined Community Care as a Clinical Manager in 2013, and currently holds the position of Director of Autism Disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services. In this position she serves as a director, consultant, and trainer across Community Care Contracts. Prior to joining Community Care, Teri’s work primarily focused on in-home mental health services.  She has experience working with children with Autism, and their families, in home, school and community environments doing ABA programming.  She is trained in the TEACCH Method, holds a license in professional counseling (LPC) with a marriage and family focus, is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and is Certified in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC).

 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

CCM CE will be provided:  1 CE  - CCM COA will be sent via email from UPMC Health Plan nurse planner

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh 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 under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 ASWB
  • 1.00 Attendance
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