Advances in Autism 2023
A Hybrid Symposium
Tamkin Auditorium
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
April 28, 2023
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This annual symposium, now hybrid, is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including health care providers, teachers, autism service providers, and families. Nationally renowned UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART) faculty and guest speakers will present the most up-to-date information about ASD. Pre-recorded talks on-demand will be available for viewing two weeks before the live event. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Co-occurring Conditions and Mental Health for Autism Spectrum Disorder” and the symposium will cover topics such as a self-advocate’s perspective on bringing visibility to the invisible of ASD, young adult employment and mental health, a genetic perspective for co-occurring sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders, sensory and anxiety in ASD, parent mental health and mindfulness in early intervention, and medical causes of challenging behaviors for autistic individuals.
On Friday, April 28, 2023, a live discussion will be presented along with a Question and Answer session with the featured speakers. Participants will be able to submit questions while viewing the pre-recorded talks before the event through this website as well as during the day of the live event. To qualify for the 7.5 CME credits for participation in this activity, participants will be required to attend the April 28 live event.
Target Audience
This annual symposium, which this year will include both live and recorded presentations, is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including health care providers, teachers, autism service providers, self-advocates and families.
General Information
This annual symposium, which this year will include both live and recorded presentations, is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
J.E.D.I is the acronym for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. UCLA CART has established the J.E.D.I. Fund to help support members of the BIPOC community attend the UCLA CART symposium. Please contact Monica Belli Haley at mbelli@mednet.ucla.edu to learn more. Availability is limited.
Course Fees
$225 (In-person* & Virtual) Physicians and Doctoral Level Professionals
$205 (In-person* & Virtual) Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
$125 (In-person* & Virtual) Non-Healthcare
*In-person space is limited.
Enroll Online
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover credit cards, and ACH/electronic payment.
To register using a credit card or ACH/electronic transfer, click here.
*Credit card and check payments via phone, fax, or mail are no longer accepted.
Refunds
Cancellations must be received by Friday, April 14, 2023 by email to uclacme@mednet.ucla.edu, and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given after that date. If, for any reason, the course must be canceled, discontinued, or rescheduled, a full refund will be provided.
Questions
If you have questions about enrollment, please call (310) 794-2620 or email uclacme@mednet.ucla.edu.
Symposium Chairs
Daniel H. Geschwind, MD, PhD
Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor
in Departments of Neurology, Psychiatry and Human
Genetics*
Senior Associate Dean and Associate Vice Chancellor,
Precision Health
Director, Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Susan Bookheimer, PhD
Joaquin Fuster Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience*
Director, Staglin IMHRO MRI Laboratory
Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Research Center, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
Co-Director, UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
UCLA Course Faculty
Shulamite Green, PhD
Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences*
UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART)
Amanda C. Gulsrud, PhD
Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science*
Clinical Director, Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental (CAN) Clinic
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Leanna M. Hernandez, PhD
Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences*
UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART)
Brandon S. Ito, MD, MPH
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry*
Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, UCLA
Tarjan Center
UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART)
Connie Kasari, PhD
Distinguished Professor*
Human Development & Psychology
UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD
Clinical Professor*
Founder and Director, UCLA PEERS Clinic
Director, UCLA Tarjan Center UCEDD
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Nicole McDonald, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences*
UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART)
Derek Ott, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry*
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Rujuta B. Wilson, MD, MS
Assistant Professor in Pediatrics and Psychiatry*
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
*David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Guest Speakers
Russell Lehmann
Speaker, Poet, Advocate
RussL.co
www.RussL.co
Julie Lounds Taylor, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Investigator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Live Hybrid Program – Friday, April 28, 2023 |
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| 9:45 am | Welcome | |
Keynote 1 |
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| 10:00 am |
Bringing Visibility to the Invisible: A Conversation with Russell Lehmann Speaker: Russell Lehmann – Speaker, Poet, Advocate Moderator: Nicole McDonald, PhD |
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Keynote 2 |
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| 10:30 am |
Employment and Mental Health Among Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Speaker: Julie Lounds Taylor, PhD Moderator: Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD |
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| 11:00 am | Break | |
Genetics |
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| 11:15 am |
Understanding Co-Occurring Sleep and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Genetics-First Perspective Speaker: Leanna M. Hernandez, PhD Moderator: Daniel H. Geschwind, MD, PhD |
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Parent and Caregiver Mindfulness |
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| 11:45 am |
Advancing Early Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder Speaker: Amanda Gulsrud, PhD Moderator: Connie Kasari, PhD |
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| 12:15 pm | LUNCH & RESOURCE FAIR* | |
Sensory |
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| 1:30 pm |
The Connection Between Sensory Over-Responsivity and Anxiety: Insights from Neuroimaging Research Speaker: Shulamite Green, PhD Moderator: Rujuta Wilson, MD |
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Psychiatry |
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| 2:00 pm |
Identifying and Managing Medical Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Autism Speaker: Derek Ott, MD Moderator: Brandon Ito, MD |
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| 2:30 pm | Adjourn | |
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Understand mental health from an autistic individual’s perspective
• Examine the area of employment and mental health among autistic individuals
• Integrate the genetic perspective for co-occurring sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Inform families of autistic children of over-responsivity and anxiety in autism
• Inform families of autistic children about the role of parent and caregiver mindfulness during early intervention
• Review medical causes of challenging behaviors for autistic individuals
The University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The California State Board of Registered Nursing accepts courses approved for the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as meeting the continuing education requirements for license renewal. Nurses from states other than California should inquire with their local State Board for specific continuing education policies.
The FDA has issued a concept paper that 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 non-promotional, 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 mandates that the sponsor adequately manage all identified potential conflicts of interest prior to the program. We, at UCLA, fully endorse the letter and spirit of these concepts.
Location
Tamkin Auditorium
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Directions
From the 405 freeway, exit Wilshire Blvd., East toward Westwood. Turn left on Westwood Blvd., travel past Charles E. Young Dr. South and turn left on Structure 8 driveway. Drive up the ramp to the rooftop level to park. Please pay for parking at the pay-by-plate parking machine located on the roof of Lot 8. Participants are to pay their own parking charges at a rate of $15 per vehicle.
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is located on the corner of Westwood Plaza and Charles E. Young Dr. South. The Tamkin Auditorium is located on the B-level of the Ronald Reagan hospital.