Jean Waitneight – Exploring the Autism Spectrum: Screening, Diagnosis, & Management in Children and Adolescents

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Speaker: Jean Waitneight, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PNP-BC

Duration: 2 Hours

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Jul 14, 2023 

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

We are learning more about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) every day…and know that early detection and intervention are critical since education and treatment can alter the disabling trajectory of ASD. This course will increase knowledge among pediatric clinicians on evidence-based practices for screening, evaluation, referral for diagnosis and management of children with ASD. Strategies for pediatric clinicians and families to prepare for and successfully implement an office visit for a child with ASD will be provided. 

Speaker

Jean Waitneight, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PNP-BC

 
Jean Waitneight, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PNP-BC, is a dual certified pediatric and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She practices full time at Pediatrics at Newton Wellesley as an integrated psychiatric and developmental provider. She has over 20 years of experience working with children and young adults in primary care, developmental medicine, and psychiatric mental health. For the past 7 years, she has worked directly with the autism spectrum population.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jean Waitneight has an employment relationship with Newton Wellesley. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jean Waitneight is a member of the American nurses Credentialing Center.

Objectives

1. Describe the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders and etiological theories of autism.
2. Determine when and how to screen for autism and when to refer to specialty providers.
3. Describe comorbidities commonly associated with autism.
4. Identify evidence-based treatments and interventions for autism.
5. Identify how to use evidence-based pharmacological treatments for symptoms and features of autism spectrum disorder.

Outline

Autism Spectrum

• What is autism?
• Epidemiology
• Etiology

Screening & Diagnosis of Autism

• Screening in the primary care office
• Developmental Milestones
• When and where to refer for further evaluation
• Diagnostic Criteria

Comorbidities Frequently Associated with Autism

• Psychiatric/Behavioral
• Gastrointestinal
• Neurological
• Sleep Disorders

Treatment and Management of Challenges in Autism

• Behavioral interventions
• Educational interventions
• Psychiatric/Medical Interventions

Psychopharmacology of Autism

• Common medications
• Indications for use

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• APRNs
• Marriage
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians

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