FEATURED Medical education topic: Advances in Autism Spectrum Diagnosis and Treatment

The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States continues to rise. It is estimated that 1 in 36 children has been identified with ASD. ASD is almost 4 times more prevalent in boys than in girls. Although ASD is more common than it used to be, there are many advances and studies available regarding diagnosis and treatment, as well as newer treatment modalities such as music, art, and pet therapy. It is important for healthcare professionals to be able to accurately screen/diagnose ASD, offer appropriate treatment options for a given disorder, and have the skills and information necessary to educate and reassure parents.

Proposed Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learners will be able to:

• Follow current screening, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 
• Provide appropriate treatment and therapy based on the ASD 
• Communicate effectively with patients and parents about ASD screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management 
• Recognize the importance of various therapy approaches, such as music, art, and pet therapy, and utilize to promote social and language development associated with ASD 
• Consider age and co‐morbidities (such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and a parent or sibling having ASD) when screening patients

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References:

https://www.cdc.gov/autism/data-research/index.html

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11163702/#:~:text=Gene%20editing%20technologies%2C%20particularly%20the,of%20targeted%20therapies%20%5B61%5D.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9082683/

US autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening

Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 and 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 Sites, United States, 2022 | MMWR