OVERVIEW

Behaviors in Autism and GI Issues is organized by Boston Children's Hospital.

Release Date :  04/22/2024
Expiration Date :  04/22/2027

Topic:
Autism, Behavioral Health, Gastroenterology/nutrition, Neurology, Psychology, Social Work

Description:
In this presentation, Dr. Timothy Buie discusses behavior in children with autism as it relates to presentation of gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Buie considers the prevalence of gastrointestinal issues in the population of children and adolescents with autism, and how certain behaviors among those with verbal communication difficulties can indicate underlying medical problems. This course is one of a five-part video lecture series: “Managing Medical Issues in Autism.” The other topics in the series cover the Treatment of Children with Autism and GI Problems, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Looking for Answers: the Microbiome in Autism, and Communication of Pain and Illness with Autism. The series was made possible thanks to the generous support of the American Institute for Neuro-Integrative Development (AIND). All five presentations from the series are available as stand-alone courses.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize common GI conditions, findings and treatments in patients with autism.
  • Identify behavioral presentations that may represent pain and underlying medical factors in individuals with autism.
  • Discuss methods to investigate problem behaviors to help work through a differential diagnosis. 
Credits

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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. 

Social Worker:
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Boston Children’s Hospital 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. Boston Children’s Hospital maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 ACE CE continuing education credits.

Psychologist:
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. This course has been approved for 0.75 continuing education credits.

Physician:
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Physician Assistant:
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for .75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is Valid unit 4/22/27. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurse:
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 Contact Hour
  • 0.75 CE Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician AssistantSocial WorkerPhysical TherapistNursesNurse PractitionersPsychologists

    SPECIALITIES

    PsychiatryClinical PsychologyPediatricsOccupational MedicineGastroenterologyBehavioral Health

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