Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disorders

LEVEL: Advanced

Psychotropic medicines are those that act primarily on the central nervous system and alter mood, cognition, and behavior. They can be an important part of treatment planning for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Having a basic understanding of psychoactive medicines is necessary for optimal clinical manage¬ment of people with ASD. This 100-minute webinar will provide non-medical professionals with knowledge on the use of psychotropic medicines in ASD and allow them to answer questions such as: How do these medicines work? When and why should they be considered? How do we monitor their effects? What works in children and adolescents with ASD?

•     Basic pharmacological processes
•     Principles of use of psychotropic medicines
•     Prevalence of use of psychotropic medicines in ASD
•     Different classes of psychotropic medicines such as stimulants, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antispychotics, antiepileptics, and anxiolytics
•     Monitoring and measuring the effects of medicines

This recorded webcast will total 120 minutes and is designed for teachers, paraprofessionals, BCABAs and BCBAs working with children and adolescents with ASD and/or supervising direct treatment staff, and other professionals working with children with Autism and related disorders. This webcast is also appropriate for parents interested in learning about this topic.

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