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Course Objectives
By the end of the course the participant will be able to:
Course Outline
Hour One
Hour Two
Hour Three
By the end of the course the participant will be able to:
- Define the term Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Name the three (3) primary conditions encompassed within the Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Discuss the common characteristics or indicators frequently seen in persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Distinguish the differences according to diagnostic criteria for Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS.
- Discuss the causes of ASD.
- Name the other medical conditions frequently seen in people with ASD.
- Discuss key concepts in identifying and managing Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Describe the screening and diagnostic evaluation process as they relate to Autism Spectrum Disorders in children and adults.
- Describe treatment options and common procedures for ASDs.
- Discuss the best practice recommendations for children and adults with ASDs.
Course Outline
Hour One
- Pretest
- A. Introduction
- B. Statistics
- 1. Statistics
- 2. Reasons for statistical variation
- C. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Definitions and types
- 1. Primary
- a. Autism disorder
- b. Asperger’s disorder
- c. Pervasive developmental disorder—Not otherwise specified (NOS)
- 2. Rare
- a. Rett’s disorder
- b. Childhood disintegrative disorder
- D. Common characteristics or indicators of ASD
- 1. Common characteristics
- 2. Possible indicators
- 3. Other characteristics
- E. History: Autistic Disorder
- F. History: Asperger’s disorder
Hour Two
- A. Research: ASD and the brain
- 1. Brain structures implicated in autism
- 2. Genetics
- 3. Vaccines
- 4. Environmental factors
- 5. Causes
- B. ASD and other problems
- 1. Sensory problems
- 2. mental retardation
- 3. Seizures
- 4. Tuberous sclerosis
- C. ASD Diagnostic criteria
- 1. DSM-IV-TR
- a. Autistic disorder
- b. Asperger’s Disorder
- c. Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
- d. Rett’s Disorder
- e. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- D. Identifying and managing ASDs
- 1. Professional involvement
- 2. Early intervention
- 3. Lifelong disability
- 4. Collaboration
Hour Three
- B. Screening and diagnostic evaluation
- 1. Assessment
- 2. Screening
- a. M-CHAT
- 3. Screening: Asperger’s
- C. Treatment options
- 3. Treatment options
- 4. Treatment program
- a. Early intervention
- b. Three years and older
- c. School age
- d. Adults
- e. Aged
- D. Medications
- E. Myths and facts
- F. Frequently asked questions
- G. Summary: Best practices
- Online Final Exam
Instructor
Sandi Flores, RN
Sandra Flores, RN is a respected educator, consultant, and published author for the Assisted Living industry. Sandi is past president of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association representing the organization in Washington, DC as a board member of the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living. She serves as a consultant on resident care with over 3000 beds under clinical management. She also provides expert witness for legal review to industry providers. As an educator, Sandi has instructed more than twenty thousand residential care administrators and caregivers throughout the western United States. Sandi also co-authors a monthly column in the magazine Geriatric Nursing.
Sandi Flores, RN
Sandra Flores, RN is a respected educator, consultant, and published author for the Assisted Living industry. Sandi is past president of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association representing the organization in Washington, DC as a board member of the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living. She serves as a consultant on resident care with over 3000 beds under clinical management. She also provides expert witness for legal review to industry providers. As an educator, Sandi has instructed more than twenty thousand residential care administrators and caregivers throughout the western United States. Sandi also co-authors a monthly column in the magazine Geriatric Nursing.
Additional Information
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| Course Type | Online Course |
Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan
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