"Autism: The Full Spectrum: Genetics, Early Signs,
Screenings, Interventions and Resources"

Join us as we host this educational evening at The Els Center of Excellence, a world-class facility providing leading-edge Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD) programs and services on its 26-acre campus in Jupiter. The reception will showcase local community resources and services available for ASD individuals and their families, as well as the organizations and businesses that support P.B. Pediatric Society. If you know of businesses or organizations that serve the ASD community, please direct them to our website for more information about display opportunities. This is great way to network with our pediatric healthcare community.

Presenters

• Carlos A Gadia, M.D.Pediatric Neurologist
• Erin Brooker Lozott, M.S., CCC-SLP, Director of Clinical Services, Els for Autism Foundation
• Dr. Jessica Weber, BCBA-D, Behavior Services Manager, Els for Autism Foundation

Education Objectives:

1) Understand the impact of genetics on ASD.

2) Learn which tests and when to order genetic testing in ASD.

3) Understand the importance of early screening and detection of ASD and the role of Early Intervention Providers in this process.

4)Classify what assessments are typically used in a comprehensive ASD evaluation and how these assessments aid in providing a reliable ASD diagnosis.

5) Describe how to determine if an intervention is evidence based and discuss specific interventions and strategies that are considered evidence based for individuals with ASD.

Date:

Tuesday evening, December 5, 2017 includes reception / dinner / food stations / Els tours / education 

Locations

The Els Center of Excellence 18370 Limestone Creek Road Jupiter, Florida 33458 USA

Schedule of Meeting

5:15 – 7:00 PM Reception: ASD Services Showcase, PBPS Supporting Displays, Tours of Els, Food/Drinks
7:00 – 9:00 "Autism: The Full Spectrum: Genetics, Early Signs, Screenings, Interventions and Resources."

Target Audience:

Members and guests of the Palm Beach County Pediatric Society, medical assistants, nurses and any healthcare providers who treat and care for pediatric patients, including office and hospital staff.

Category 1 AMA-PRA (2.0 hours)         

CME/CE Credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare

Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Palm Beach Pediatric Society. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Director Shannon Fox-Levine, M.D., President, Palm Beach Pediatric Society

Meeting Registration Information

Cost: $25.00 per person 

Regular registration deadline:  

Registration deadline: November 30, 2017  

Exhibitor Information & Registration

Click here for exhibitor information & registration

November 30, 2018 $15 Late fee will apply if registering after Thursday, November 30, 2018
If you have any questions, please call your MJN Representatives who volunteer their time to help our society:
Susie Graham 561-371-0458, Jamie Lorne 561-699-4144 or Casey Laughlin 772-216-1607