Seminars

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Tailoring Treatment: Navigating Medication Use for Autistic and Neurodivergent Individuals

 October 2024

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Speaker

• Michael J. Murray, MD
  Medical Director, Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Sheppard Pratt

Objectives

• Appropriate Identification of Core Issues
  Participants will understand the importance of identifying and differentiating the core features of autism and neurodivergence that may impact medication choices, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to the unique needs of these individuals.
• Appropriate Identification of Co-occurring Conditions
  Participants will gain increased appreciation for the need to accurately recognize and diagnose common co-occurring conditions in autistic and neurodivergent individuals, such as anxiety, ADHD, or mood disorders, to inform comprehensive and effective treatment strategies.
• Appropriate Monitoring of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions
  Participants will learn about best practices for monitoring the efficacy and safety of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in autistic and neurodivergent populations, with a focus on optimizing outcomes and minimizing potential side effects.

Statement of Credit (ACPE)

Continuing education credit information will be uploaded to CPE Monitor where you will be able to view and print your credits. The statement of credit should be retained as proof of attendance in the event of an audit by the State Board of Pharmacy. To receive ACPE credits, participants must provide the month and day of birth and NABP e-Profile ID# at registration, log in to seminar with full name, and turn in an evaluation form for the presentation attended following the program. It may take up to 60 days for credit to be posted.    

CME Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Maryland Department of Health Office of Pharmacy Services, MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, and Acentra Health. MedChi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

CME Designation

MedChi designates this live course for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credits will be reported and managed on CME Passport, so participants need to create an account on CME Passport (https://cmepassport.org/register) so that CME credit can be reported. It may take up to 60 business days for CME credit to be issued.

Sponsors

This program is co-sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health Office of Pharmacy Services in collaboration with  Acentra Health.   

Program Disclosure

Support provided by Acentra Health.  

Activity Type

Knowledge-Based.

Registration

There is no fee for attending, however, all attendees must register in advance of the seminar. For those applying for continuing education credits, full attendance is required and an evaluation form must be submitted following the seminar. The seminar will be recorded, however, credits can only be received if attending the live event.

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