Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 1 Authors Jennifer Ehrhardt, MD, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School Carolyn Bridgemohan, MD, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School Lynne Huffman, MD, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine Irene Loe, MD, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine Editors Georgina Peacock, MD, MPH, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Carol Weitzman, MD, Yale University School of Medicine Jana Thomas, MPA, Porter Novelli Early Intervention and Education Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 2 Learning Objectives 1.Discuss the evidence base and recommended educational therapies for children with ASD. –List the key features of successful early educational programs for children with ASD. –Describe the current evidence base for commonly used behavioral therapies. –Understand the typical components of early intervention programs for children with ASD, age three years and younger. –Understand the difference between diagnosis and eligibility for an individual educational plan (IEP) for children with ASD, age three years and older. 2.Provide ongoing support and management for children with ASD and their families regarding educational therapies. –Identify the needs of families in the transition from Early Intervention to preschool. –Understand the process for evaluating problem behaviors to develop a home treatment plan for children with ASD.

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 3 Tim, a 2 year, 5 months-old boy, is brought to your office by his parents for a follow-up visit… Part I

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 4 What guidance would you provide Tim’s parents?

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 5 Observation: ABA, Stephon, 30 Mos. Early Intervention and Education

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 6 Observation: Working with PECS, Antonio, 3 Yrs 1 Month Early Intervention and Education

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 7 What would you do next?

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 8 Part II Tim is now 2 years, 11 months…

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 9 What would you tell Tim’s parents about the IEP meeting?

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 10 Early Intervention and Education Tim is now 4 years old, and his parents return for a follow-up visit… Part III - Epilogue Early Intervention and Education

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 11 Early Intervention and Education How would you apply the information in this case? What did you learn through this case?

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 12 Potential Next Case: Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder Case Goals Evaluate the etiology of changes to behavior and functioning in children with ASD and describe strategies to analyze the changes. Develop knowledge regarding specific options to treat maladaptive behaviors in children with ASD.

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 13 Developed in partnership with Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau