Registration will be closed at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
After the registration is closed, please visit on-site to register for in-person participation. For virtual attendance, please email ccpd@mednet.ucla.edu or call 310-794-2620 to register. 

This annual symposium, now hybrid, is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including health care providers, teachers, autism service providers, and families. Nationally renowned UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART) faculty and guest speakers will present the most up-to-date information about ASD. Pre-recorded talks on-demand will be available for viewing two weeks before the live event. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Co-occurring Conditions and Mental Health for Autism Spectrum Disorder” and the symposium will cover topics such as a self-advocate’s perspective on bringing visibility to the invisible of ASD, young adult employment and mental health, a genetic perspective for co-occurring sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders, sensory and anxiety in ASD, parent mental health and mindfulness in early intervention, and medical causes of challenging behaviors for autistic individuals.

On Friday, April 28, 2023, a live discussion will be presented along with a Question and Answer session with the featured speakers. Participants will be able to submit questions while viewing the pre-recorded talks before the event through this website as well as during the day of the live event. To qualify for the 7.5 CME credits for participation in this activity, participants will be required to attend the April 28 live event.

Advances in Autism 2023 Brochure (PDF)

Target Audience

This annual symposium, which this year will include both live and recorded presentations, is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including health care providers, teachers, autism service providers, self-advocates and families.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration will be closed at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
After the registration is closed, please visit on-site to register for in-person participation. For virtual attendance, please email ccpd@mednet.ucla.edu or call 310-794-2620 to register. 

This annual symposium, which this year will include both live and recorded presentations, is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

J.E.D.I is the acronym for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. UCLA CART has established the J.E.D.I. Fund to help support members of the BIPOC community attend the UCLA CART symposium. Please contact Monica Belli Haley at mbelli@mednet.ucla.edu to learn more. Availability is limited.

Course Fees

• $225 (In-person* & Virtual) Physicians and Doctoral Level Professionals
• $205 (In-person* & Virtual) Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
• $125 (In-person* & Virtual) Non-Healthcare

*In-person space is limited.

Refunds

Cancellations must be received by Friday, April 14, 2023 by email to ccpd@mednet.ucla.edu, and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given after that date. If, for any reason, the course must be canceled, discontinued, or rescheduled, a full refund will be provided.

Questions

If you have questions about enrollment, please call (310) 794-2620 or email ccpd@mednet.ucla.edu

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Email ccpd@mednet.ucla.edu.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand mental health from an autistic individual’s perspective
• Examine the area of employment and mental health among autistic individuals
• Integrate the genetic perspective for co-occurring sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Inform families of autistic children of over-responsivity and anxiety in autism
• Inform families of autistic children about the role of parent and caregiver mindfulness during early intervention
• Review medical causes of challenging behaviors for autistic individuals

ACCREDITATION

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California State Board of Registered Nursing accepts courses approved for the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as meeting the continuing education requirements for license renewal. Nurses from states other than California should inquire with their local State Board for specific continuing education policies.

DISCLOSURES

The FDA has issued a concept paper that classifies commercial support of scientific and educational programs as promotional unless it can be affirmed that the program is “truly independent” and free of commercial influence. In addition to independence, the FDA requires that non-promotional, commercially supported education be objective, balanced, and scientifically rigorous. The policy further states that all potential conflicts of interest of the CME staff and faculty be fully disclosed to the program’s participants. In addition, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education policy mandates that the sponsor adequately manage all identified potential conflicts of interest prior to the program. We, at UCLA, fully endorse the letter and spirit of these concepts.