Grand Rounds - April 17, 2020
"Fine tuning diagnostic conceptualization skills: The Autism Spectrum Disorder"
Speaker: Kira Armstrong, PhD
Objectives:
- Describe at least 3 characteristics in a child’s psychosocial family history and/or parents that can make it more challenging to recognize high functioning ASD
- Identify at least 4 child characteristics and/or comorbidities that can “mask” ASD
- Summarize at least 3 ways to change how one approaches diagnostic interviews and the assessment process to increase the likelihood of recognizing and “finding” high functioning children who have ASD.
Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals
Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-4680, [email protected]. For CME or Clerkship questions, contact Sheila Jordan, MMGT, CHCP, Manager of Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-6780, [email protected].
