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“Autism 2009”
Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Research Update and Evidence-Based Treatment Models

Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
December 04, 2009 to December 04, 2009
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Course Description

Nationally-renowned CART faculty (including Drs. Geschwind, Bookheimer, McCracken and Kasari) will provide an overview of the latest scientific findings about etiological factors, core deficits, early screening and diagnosis, and innovative treatment models for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders. A conceptual framework, highlighted by various case scenarios and consideration of community resources, will be presented on how to make a thorough assessment and individual treatment plan. In addition, the complex role of genetics, and the use of brain imaging as state-of-the-art methods for understanding and developing treatments for autism, will be presented. This full-day symposium is for physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, other health professionals, teachers, autism service providers, and any others interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorders.


Registration Information

Enrollment

Enrollment in this seminar is limited, so we suggest you enroll early.

Online

To enroll click here

By Mail

Send the completed enrollment form to:

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Office of Continuing Medical Education
"Autism 2009"
10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1060
Los Angeles, CA 90024-6512

By FAX

Fax the enrollment form with charge card information and your authorizing signature to (310) 794-2624. Click here to download and print pdf form.

By Phone Use your MasterCard, VISA, or Discover card. Call (310) 794-2620

Registration Fee

Registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments at breaks.

  • $135 - MD, PhD, PsyD, JD (doctorates) without CME
  • $160 - MD, PhD, PsyD, JD (doctorates) with CME
  • $110 - All others, including RNs without CME
  • $135 - All others, including RNs with CME
  • $0 - Guests/Friends of CART
Psychologists and Registered Nurses can receive CME certificates for their continuing education credit.

Cancellations must be received in writing by December 1, 2009 and will be subject to a $50.00 processing fee. No refunds will be given after December 1, 2009. A full refund will be provided if for any reason the course must be canceled or rescheduled.



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Faculty

Symposium Co-Chair's

Susan Bookheimer, PhD
UCLA Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Joaquin Fuster Professor of Cognitive Neurosciences
Program Director and Principal Investigator
NIH Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) grant to the UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART)

Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD
UCLA Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry
Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics
Director and Principal Investigator
UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART)

Faculty

Ted Hutman, PhD
UCLA Postdoctoral Fellow Intellectual & Development Disabilities Research Center
CART Research Scientist Infants at Risk study

Connie Kasari, PhD
UCLA Professor Education and Psychiatry
Psychological Studies in Educator
CART Principal Investigator

James McCracken, MD
UCLA Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Joseph Campbell Professor of Child Psychiatry
Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
CART Principal Investigator



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Program Agenda

Friday, December 4, 2009

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast in NRB Lobby
8:30 - 8:50 Welcome and Introductory Remarks - by Symposium Co-Chairs
[& Pre activity evaluations]
Susan Bookheimer, Ph.D.
Dan Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D.
8:50 - 9:40 Early Warning Signs of Autism: Evaluating Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ted Hutman, Ph.D.
9:40 - 10:30 Targeting Language in Children with Autism: Identifying Core Deficits and Evidence-based Interventions
Connie Kasari, Ph.D.
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:00 Panel Discussion with Vignette-Based Case Analysis:
Assessment and Treatment Planning for Various Case Scenarios in Autism Spectrum Disorders
[& pre/post case vignette activity evaluations]
Expert Clinicians
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 New Findings on Drug Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorders
James McCracken, M.D.
1:50 - 2:40 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Genetics: From Genes to Brain to Behavior
Dan Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D.
2:40 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:50 Functional Brain Imaging in Autism
Susan Bookheimer, Ph.D.
3:50 - 4:30 Panel Discussion: "Ask the Experts"
All Speakers
4:30 - 5:00 Post Activity Evaluations and Closing Comments



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Accreditation

The Office of Continuing Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Office of Continuing Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



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Disclosures

The FDA has issued a concept paper which classifies commercial support of scientific and educational programs as promotional unless it can be affirmed that the program is "truly independent" and free of commercial influence. In addition to independence, the FDA requires that nonpromotional, commercially supported education be objective, balanced, and scientifically rigorous. The policy further states that all potential conflicts of interest of the CME staff and faculty be fully disclosed to the program's participants. In addition, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education policy now mandates that the provider adequately manages all identified potential conflicts of interest prior to the program. We at UCLA fully endorse the letter and spirit of these concepts.



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Miscellaneous

Location

Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium
635 Charles E. Young Drive South
Los Angeles, California 90095

Parking Information at UCLA

Please stop at Parking Kiosk on Westwood Plaza to obtain a parking permit.

  • Parking in Lots 8 and 9 is $10.
  • Parking in the Jules Stein lot is $11.
For more information

Contact: Dr. Candace J. Wilkinson
Phone: 310-825-9041
Email: cwilkinson@mednet.ucla.edu



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