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The TEAM Resident/Fellow Curriculum is a fully online elective for residents and fellows focused on caring for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. In this curriculum, residents and fellows will explore the overall approach to supporting an individual with ASD/DD, including the initial diagnostic process, management of common psychiatric/medical comorbidities, and social factors affecting those on the spectrum.
The curriculum is composed of four courses. The first course serves as a foundation of knowledge for the subsequent courses. The following three courses are focused on the assessment and management of co-occurring medical and psychiatric diagnoses.
We recommend that learners complete the foundational Course 1 before moving through the other courses. Courses can be taken in numerical order, as new knowledge is built upon previous course material.
For learners who wish for a more flexible approach, we suggest completing Course 1 prior to Course 2 or 4, and Course 2 prior to Course 3, as shown below.
Each course is designed with individual modules that include recorded videos and a suggested reading. Though there is no direct patient contact in this unit, materials covered include interviews and articles featuring individuals with ASD and their experiences within healthcare and beyond.
Course Details
Course Details
Course 1: An Overview and Overall Approach to Addressing the Needs of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Course 1: An Overview and Overall Approach to Addressing the Needs of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Topics covered include:
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Phenomenology of ASD
Composing a treatment plan
Tenets of psychopharmacology
Course 2: Assessment and Management of Commonly Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Course 2: Assessment and Management of Commonly Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Topics covered include:
An approach to transitional age in ASD
ASD and ADHD
ASD and behavioral concerns
ASD and anxiety
ASD and OCD
ASD and depression
Course 3: Addressing Specialized Psychiatric Concerns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Course 3: Addressing Specialized Psychiatric Concerns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Topics covered include:
ASD diagnosis across the lifespan
ASD and Catatonia—introduction, medication management, and electroconvulsive therapy
ASD and psychosis
ASD and trauma
ASD and suicidality
ASD and crisis management in the hospital
ASD and social media use
Course 4: Assessment and Management of Commonly Co-occurring Medical Diagnoses in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Course 4: Assessment and Management of Commonly Co-occurring Medical Diagnoses in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Topics covered include:
ASD and pain management
ASD and weight management
ASD and GI illlness
ASD and puberty
ASD and sleep
ASD and epilepsy
Speech-language pathology and ASD
Leucovorin usage in ASD
If you are an individual or an academic institution with questions about incorporating this elective courses into your educational planning, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.
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