Autism: A Brief Introduction
Hours: 1
Course Number: 0024
Course Date: 12/12/2010
Autism: A Brief Introduction is a 1 hour continuing education course that explores many important aspects of the pervasive developmental disorder known as Autism. Clinical characteristics and symptoms are described along with potential causes for the developmental disorder. Treatment and management strategies are also reviewed.
Learning Objectives
- Describe common clinical characteristics and symptoms of Autism
- Describe 5 Pervasive Developmental Disorders as listed in the DSM-IV-TR
- Describe potential causes of Autism
- Describe treatment and management of Autism