13th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference

13th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 ■ 5:45 – 9 p.m.
Baptist Hospital of Miami, Auditorium, South Building, Third Floor
8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida
Agenda
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
Reception & Registration
6:00 p.m.
Baptist Health Child Development Services
6:15 p.m.
Florida International University EMBRACE: Comprehensive, Integrated
Healthcare for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Daniel Castellanos, M.D. and Yolangel Hernandez-Suarez, M.D.
Transition to Adulthood for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Deborah Chin
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Michael Alessandri, Ph.D
Adjourn
7:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Nina Sanchez, M.D. and Ian Nisonson, M.D.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, participants should be better able to:
 Identify the common physical and behavioral health problems among adults with autism spectrum disorders.
 Discuss the benefits of the Florida International University EMBRACE program model of comprehensive,
integrated care for the adult with autism spectrum disorder.
 Summarize changes in access to services for patients moving from youth to adulthood.
 Discuss the range of post-secondary community settings.
 Identify resources that can support patients and their families in adulthood.
Accreditation Statements and Credits
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide
continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6
years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for 3.0 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-491810, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic
Medicine, and Psychology (3 hours).
This activity has also been approved for 3.0 credits for Nursing; Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health
Counseling; Pharmacy and Respiratory Care (3 credits in personal growth); Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
Parking
Special event parking will be available through the entrance to Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (MCVI), located on the
south side of the Baptist Hospital campus. Approach from SW 94 Street (accessible from SW 87 Ave.). At the first Baptist
Hospital sign, turn right and make an immediate left. Look for special event parking on the right. Take the MCVI elevators
to the 3rd Floor and follow the signs to the Baptist Hospital Auditorium.
Contact Us ■ Baptist Health CME Department at 786-596-2398 or CME@BaptistHealth.net.