Institute 6
Integrating Diagnostic, Pharmacologic, and Behavioral Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Friday, October 27
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ticket)
Alice R. Mao, M.D., Chair
As the prevalence of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders has increased in the past decade, there has been a greater need for child and adolescent psychiatrists who are practicing in private outpatient or community settings to provide diagnosis and integrate multi-modal treatment interventions. This Institute is designed to help child and adolescent psychiatrists and other healthcare providers who are providing first-line diagnosis and ongoing care to review diagnostic procedures, efficacy of pharmacologic interventions for management of mood and disruptive behavior symptoms, and
behavioral/education interventions for children with these disorders. It provides fundamental information on how to help parents immediately after their child is diagnosed or suspected to have an autism spectrum disorder. Participants learn essential elements to develop a multimodal treatment plan encompassing emotional and educational support for the parents, appropriate medical and psychological work up, psychopharmacology interventions for problem behaviors, and
educational choices. Discussion includes potential barriers for providing optimal intervention. This Institute presents data comparing stress exhibited by parents with autistic children compared to parents of children with other chronic medical conditions. Presenters provide evidence-based data and include case presentations when indicated. Topics covered include the following:
General Diagnostic Guidelines for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
Diane Treadwell-Deering, M.D.
Helping Parents of Children with Autism to Integrate Treatment
Alice R. Mao, M.D.
Pharmacology Interventions for Management of Anxiety, Self-Injurious Behaviors, and Stereotypical Behaviors in
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Robert Lloyd Doyle, M.D.
Applied Behavioral Analysis and Other Behavioral/Educational Treatments
Jolie S. Brams, Ph.D.
Literature Review of Impact on Parents of Having a Child with Autism
Matthew Brams, M.D.
Psychodynamic Issues Illustrated in “Impact on Parents of Having a Child with Autism”
John O’Brien, M.D.
Discussant:
Peter E. Tanguay, M.D.
Sponsored by the AACAP Autism and Intellectual Disability Committee
Integrating Diagnostic, Pharmacologic, and Behavioral Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Friday, October 27
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ticket)
Alice R. Mao, M.D., Chair
As the prevalence of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders has increased in the past decade, there has been a greater need for child and adolescent psychiatrists who are practicing in private outpatient or community settings to provide diagnosis and integrate multi-modal treatment interventions. This Institute is designed to help child and adolescent psychiatrists and other healthcare providers who are providing first-line diagnosis and ongoing care to review diagnostic procedures, efficacy of pharmacologic interventions for management of mood and disruptive behavior symptoms, and
behavioral/education interventions for children with these disorders. It provides fundamental information on how to help parents immediately after their child is diagnosed or suspected to have an autism spectrum disorder. Participants learn essential elements to develop a multimodal treatment plan encompassing emotional and educational support for the parents, appropriate medical and psychological work up, psychopharmacology interventions for problem behaviors, and
educational choices. Discussion includes potential barriers for providing optimal intervention. This Institute presents data comparing stress exhibited by parents with autistic children compared to parents of children with other chronic medical conditions. Presenters provide evidence-based data and include case presentations when indicated. Topics covered include the following:
General Diagnostic Guidelines for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
Diane Treadwell-Deering, M.D.
Helping Parents of Children with Autism to Integrate Treatment
Alice R. Mao, M.D.
Pharmacology Interventions for Management of Anxiety, Self-Injurious Behaviors, and Stereotypical Behaviors in
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Robert Lloyd Doyle, M.D.
Applied Behavioral Analysis and Other Behavioral/Educational Treatments
Jolie S. Brams, Ph.D.
Literature Review of Impact on Parents of Having a Child with Autism
Matthew Brams, M.D.
Psychodynamic Issues Illustrated in “Impact on Parents of Having a Child with Autism”
John O’Brien, M.D.
Discussant:
Peter E. Tanguay, M.D.
Sponsored by the AACAP Autism and Intellectual Disability Committee
