Care on the Spectrum: Advancing Autism Science in Clinical Practice

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, A Live Webinar

Care on the Spectrum: Advancing Clinical Science in Clinical Practice is a one-day, evidence-based educational program designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical strategies to improve outcomes for individuals with autism across the lifespan. This conference brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and interdisciplinary care teams to explore contemporary approaches to pediatric, adolescent, transition-age, and adult autism care. Through a combination of didactic sessions, case-based discussions, and interactive learning, participants will examine advances in early identification and diagnosis, medical and behavioral management, mental health comorbidities, interdisciplinary care models, and equity-focused approaches to autism care. Select sessions will also highlight foundational and translational research—including genetics and neurogenetic disorders—emphasizing their clinical relevance and implications for practice. Designed for both generalists and specialists, this program emphasizes patient-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, and evidence-informed care that can be applied across diverse clinical and community settings.

Students: $25

Early Bird: $275

Regular Rate (After March 7, 2026): $350

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.00 hours)

1. Apply evidence-based strategies for the assessment and management of autism across pediatric, adolescent, transition-age, and adult populations.
2. Identify and address common co-occurring medical, behavioral, and mental health conditions in individuals with autism using interdisciplinary and patient-centered approaches.
3. Integrate emerging research and innovations, including translational science and genetic considerations, into clinical decision-making for autism care.
4. Implement collaborative care models that improve coordination across healthcare, behavioral health, education, and community-based services.
5. Recognize barriers to equitable autism care and apply strategies to improve access and outcomes for underserved and diverse populations.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Cancellation Policy
Live Activities: Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date.

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Mary Sisney
     Title: Marketing Manager
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.