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Autism and Neurodiversity

Course: #3781Level: Advanced 1 Hour 1457 Reviews
Recorded Webinar

This course will review the concept of neurodiversity as it pertains to autism spectrum disorder, clarifying aspects of terminology, framework, and beliefs. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course was originally presented by AudiologyOnline but applies to physical therapy and athletic training professionals.

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Course Type: Recorded Webinar

CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; AZ/1.0; CA/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DC/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/1.0; ID/1.0; IL EITP/1.0; IL/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY/1.0 Category 2; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NY/1.0; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RI/1.0; SC/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe at least two applications of the term neurodiversity to the autism spectrum.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to differentiate the terms disease, disorder and disability.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the medical and neurodiversity models to the autism spectrum.

Course created on July 8, 2020

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-30 Minutes Neurodiversity and the autism spectrum
30-45 Minutes Terms disease, disorder, and disability
45-55 Minutes Medical and neurodiversity models and the autism spectrum
55-60 Minutes Summary, Q & A

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Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Diane E. Treadwell-Deering is a paid employee of The Nemours Foundation. She serves as the Medical Director of the Swank Autism Center at Nemours duPont Pediatrics. She received grant and research support from numerous organizations that conceptualize autism as a disorder. She received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Diane E. Treadwell-Deeringis a member of the Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is a non-member of the American Psychiatric Association, publisher of the DSM-5.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by PhysicalTherapy.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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California

PhysicalTherapy.com is a recognized continuing competency approval agency for the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is offered for 1.0 hours of continuing competency.


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Washington D.C.

The District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy (Board) has established that PhysicalTherapy.com is an approved continuing education provider for DC physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Licensees must adhere to all other continuing education regulations of the Board, including those related to online courses and content.


International Association for Continuing Education and Training

International Association for Continuing Education and Training

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International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

The continued family of websites, including PhysicalTherapy.com, is a Certified Training Partner of IBCCES. This course is offered for a maximum of 1.0 CE hours for the autism certifications issued by IBCCES.


IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor

PhysicalTherapy.com is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs/PTAs (Sponsor License #216000252). This course is offered for 1.0 hours (Advanced level).


Illinois Early Intervention Training Program

The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 1 hours of EI credential credit. See http://eitp.education.illinois.edu for information about credit areas.


KPTA

This course is offered for 1.0 hours (Advanced level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2024-APTAKY).


New York

PhysicalTherapy.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.


Oklahoma

PhysicalTherapy.com is an Approved Provider by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for Physical Therapists, PT CE Provider BAP202310006. This course is offered for 1.0 hours of continuing education for Oklahoma PTs/PTAs.


Texas Physical Therapy Association

This course is offered for 1.0 hours (Advanced level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) administers the CCAP on behalf of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Provider #2706033TX).



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