Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 1 Authors Jennifer Ehrhardt, MD, Children’s Hospital

Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum

Early Intervention and Education

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AuthorsJennifer Ehrhardt, MD, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School

Carolyn Bridgemohan, MD, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical SchoolLynne 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

EditorsGeorgina Peacock, MD, MPH, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Carol Weitzman, MD, Yale University School of MedicineJana Thomas, MPA, Porter Novelli

Early Intervention and EducationAutism Case Training:

A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum



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Learning Objectives1. 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.



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• Tim, a 2 year, 5 months-old boy, is brought to your office by his parents for a follow-up visit…

Part I



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What guidance would you provide Tim’s parents?



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Observation: ABA, Stephon, 30 Mos.


http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/video/actearlycurriculum/



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Observation: Working with PECS, Antonio, 3 Yrs 1 Month


http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/video/actearlycurriculum/



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What would you do next?



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Part II• Tim is now 2 years, 11 months…



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What would you tell Tim’s parents about the IEP meeting?



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• Tim is now 4 years old, and his parents return for a follow-up visit…

Part III - Epilogue




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How would you apply the information in this case?

What did you learn through this case?



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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.



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Developed in partnership withHealth Resources and Services Administration

Maternal and Child Health Bureau

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Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum Early Intervention and Education 1 Authors Jennifer Ehrhardt, MD, Children’s Hospital