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Title: Autism Subtypes, Feeding Issues & Nutrition Considerations (1802)
Provider: Professional Development Resources
Author: Catherine Smith
Author Catherine Smith
Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, FADA, is vice president of Professional Development Resources. She is co-author of three books with Susan Mitchell, PhD: Fat is Not Your Fate, I’d Kill for a Cookie, and Eat to Stay Young. A Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist and Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, she earned her PhD from Florida State University. Dr. Christie is Nutrition Program Director and MSH/Dietetic Internship Director at the University of North Florida. In her 17 years of clinical practice, Dr. Christie consulted with many facilities and individuals in all areas of medical nutrition therapy. She has given over 1000 seminars to health professionals across the country.
Price: 57.00
Credit Hrs: 3
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The purpose of this course is to detail the symptoms and subtypes of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), describe developmental and behavioral issues, outline assessment and diagnostic considerations, and briefly review the literature on the efficacy of various treatment approaches. It will also outline common GI problems and feeding difficulties in autism, exploring the empirical data and/or lack thereof regarding any links between GI disorders and autism. Sections on feeding difficulties offer interventions and behavior change techniques. A final section on nutritional considerations discusses Read More

Learning Objectives

1.   Distinguish among autism, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)
2.   List the 3 core features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
3.   Identify 3 major approaches used in social communication training for ASD
4.   Describe 3 GI problems that may occur in children with ASD
5.   Identify 3 strategies for dealing with feeding problems in children with ASD
6.   Describe 2 dietary treatments often recommended for children with ASD
7.   List 3 reasons why children with ASD may have nutritionally inadequate diets
8.   Name 6 vitamin/mineral supplements commonly used in the treatment of ASD
9.   Describe the Read More

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