CME Program for Medical Professionals
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Please note that this session is open to doctors and nurses in the healthcare professions.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
8 am - 6 pm
Overview of Program
This program will provide information for professional medical practitioners concerning the variety of pathophysiological processes frequently encountered in children with Autistic Disorder. Topics covered will include evidence-based data regarding metabolic, gastrointestinal, immunological, and neurological dysfunction within subpopulations of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Subtopics that will be covered will include intestinal inflammation, methylation, transulfuration, oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, mitochondrial disorder, seizure disorder, and detoxification impairment. Case histories will be presented that demonstrate the synergy among a number of comorbid disease states present in autism, and which suggest the benefit of a comprehensive approach to treatment. The program will familiarize practitioners with developing a comprehensive approach in the medical evaluation of ASDs, utilizing the principles of personalized care.
Program Objectives
The professional will:
- Become familiar with the variety of the pathophysiological processes often present in Autistic Disorder
- Understand conditions comorbid with ASD
- Understand when appropriate subspecialty referral is indicated
- Understand their role as coordinator of care among the various subspecialties involved
- Be able to more effectively help patients with an ASD with therapies targeting identifiable comorbid pathological processes
Schedule to be announced - please check back.
Registration Fee (if CME credits are desired): $250
