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15th Annual Insights into Spanning the Spectrum: Advances in Autism Diagnosis, Practice, and Social Awareness

February 07, 2025
8 AM - 4 PM

Old Dominion University’s Eastern Virginia Medical School Campus, Lester Hall, Norfolk, Virginia

Conference

Conference Overview

This activity aims to provide attendees with resources for advocacy and a better understanding of neurodiversity from many perspectives including culturally competent practices and equitable care for neurodiverse individuals, addressing the unique needs of linguistically and culturally minorized populations. Attendees will also learn the latest in autism identification practices, behavioral strategies, psychopharmacology, and digital health innovations, including artificial intelligence.

Profound Autism Alliance cofounder and president Judith Ursitti will be presenting on profound autism at 1:30 PM. 

Target Audience

This conference is designed for pediatricians, neurologists, psychologist, psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, art therapists, special education teachers, social workers, other interested allied health professionals, and anyone who wishes to improve care to patients and families diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD).

Continuing Medical Education Credit

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Credit

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 contact hours.

Psychology Credit

4.75 hours of continuing education credit will be awarded for psychologists. The Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For questions regarding CE for psychologists, please contact Dr. Flaherty, Jennifer. [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by 5 p.m. EST, January 31, 2025, to receive a refund; however, an administrative fee of $10 will be retained on all cancellations. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after this date or for no shows. Cancellations must be submitted in writing and may be emailed to [email protected].

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