Title: Autism and Behavioral Health: Best Practices for Inclusion and Care 

Presenter: Elizabeth Klinepeter, PhD, BCBA

Date: March 29, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

This is a Virtual Zoom activity. Upon registration, you will receive the zoom link via email.

OUTCOME STATEMENT:

80% of learners will have increased knowledge by stating a practice change related to identifying and recognizing at least 1-2 core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and best practices for inclusion and care in their nursing practice.

Needs Statement:

Current estimates suggest 1 in 44 individuals are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are six times more likely to be hospitalized for behavioral health needs. Given the unique needs and common comorbidities in this population, understanding core characteristics of ASD and best practices for inclusion and care is critical.

1.0 NCPD Contact Hour will be provided upon attendance in its entirety and completion of the evaluation.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:

This NCPD activity has been jointly provided by Texas Children’s Hospital collaboratively with Texas Nurses Association District 9. Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

There is a fee for this activity. Your ticket purchase contributes to the operations of TNA District 9, and helps us in our mission: Texas Nurses Association, District 9 is an organization that strives to provide forums for the exchange of ideas, viewpoints, education and dissemination of information about professional nursing and health-related legislation.