Differential Diagnosis of Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders During Early Childhood

Friday, January 15, 2027, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, A Live Webinar

The purpose of this workshop is to help clinicians understand how social communication abnormalities, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and developmental histories of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be similar or different compared to children with other delays (e.g., global developmental delays, language delays) or diagnoses (e.g., genetic conditions, anxiety or trauma-related disorders) in early childhood. We will present recent research, including studies detailing the use of specific diagnostic instruments in particular populations, and how behavioral profiles differ between young children with different diagnoses. We will also present clinical case examples and video clips to highlight diagnostically differentiating behaviors in young children. The target audience for this workshop is clinicians and researchers involved in the diagnostic assessment of ASD in young children.

Cost for Attendance: $250

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (4.00 hours), ASWB Continuing Education (ACE) credits (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (4.00 hours)

1. Differentiate ASD from other neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions in young children.
2. Identify behavioral features that distinguish ASD during early childhood.
3. Apply differential diagnostic principles to clinical case examples of young children.
4. Interpret developmental history and assessment findings to support ASD diagnosis in young children.

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- Live Stream activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 4 continuing education credits. 

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
Refund requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the first day of the course/workshop. A 3% administrative fee for domestic transactions and 4.5% for international transactions will be deducted from the total refund amount. To initiate a refund request, please contact our support team at [email protected].

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
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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.