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Mar 18, 2021

“Children's Mental Health Lecture Series: Autism- Early Signs, Effective Treatment, and Hopeful Outcomes

Detroit Wayne Connect Presents

Children's Mental Health Lecture Series:  Autism- Early Signs, Effective Treatment, and Hopeful Outcomes

With: Timothy Yeager, BCBA
 
Date: March 18, 2021
 
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 

Location: Virtual via BlueJeans

 
 
Suggested Participants:
 
Professionals who work in Community Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Juvenile Justice and Substance Abuse systems with children, adolescents and their families in Wayne County, including advocates, case managers, child mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and supports coordinators), direct care workers, family advocates, family members, licensed professional counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, parents and peer support specialists.
Professional staff within our Community Partners who interact with children, adolescents and their families, who are part of the Community Mental Health System, including Department of Human Services; Hospitals; Law Enforcement; School Personnel, including Detroit Public Schools; and other Social Service Organizations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

With 1 out of every 54 children being diagnosed with Autism, it’s reach is wide. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition dramatically different than other types of developmental delay, communication and learning disorders or behavior problems. While the rates of diagnoses are staggering, the good news however is that effective early intervention can mitigate the challenge and at times lead to a loss of diagnosis. Detecting the signs early is of the upmost priority for the caregivers, and professionals that support the family. According to the CDC, despite guidelines for screening at 18 and 24 months, average age of identification is 3 years 4 months and another 10-month delay till diagnosis. Given the demonstrated power of “early intensive behavioral intervention” (EIBI), this preventable treatment opportunity loss leaves children (and families) at risk. 

OBJECTIVES

  • Attendees will be able to communicate some early signs of autism and locate the resources available to know more when assisting families.
  • Attendees will be able to state the importance of early identification.
  • Attendees will be able to state the three components of effective early intervention.
  • Attendees will be able to state the therapy that has proven most effective for children with autism.
AGENDA
9:00am- 9:30am Introduction and Review of Current State 
9:30am-10:00am The Impact of Early Intervention 
10:00am-11:00am Applied Behavior Analysis as an Evidence Based Practice
 
 
The following Continuing Education Units for this event are:
 

- MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS (MCBAP): 2 Credits are approved for this event.

- QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (QMHP): These event hours meet the MDCH training requirement for QMHP      staff.

- CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (CMHP): These event hours meet the MDCH training requirement for CMHP staff

- SOCIAL WORKERS: 2 continuing education credits are approved for this training.

- TRAINING HOURS: This event will count toward the annual training hours required by most provider agencies.

 

Please contact Marika Orme at Morme1@DWIHN.org or 313-909-5466 for questions.