The full-day symposium is designed to broaden the knowledge, awareness and skills of participants concerning the neurobiological basis, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). By providing the latest scientific findings about autism spectrum disorders and describing evidenced-based treatments, this symposium is designed to equip community practitioners so that they may apply the most effective "best practices" for assessment and treatment for their patients and clients with ASD.

This program has been approved for up to 6.5 hours of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education and BBS credit by the Semel Institute at UCLA.

Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The Semel Institute at UCLA is accredited by the Institute of Medical Quality and the California Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Semel Institute at UCLA takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity

The Semel Institute at UCLA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 hours of Category I credit toward the California Medical Association's Certification in Continuing Medical Education and the AMA's Physician Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

Mandatory Continuing Education for Psychologists (MCEP)
Due to regulatory changes made by MCEP, psychologists may now receive CME certificates for their continuing education credit. This course offers a maximum of 6.5 hours of continuing education credit.

Social Worker and MFCC/ MFTs Credit
The Semel Institute at UCLA is an accredited provider for continuing education credits for LCSWs and MFCCs/ MFTs (provider number PCE 378). This course meets the qualifications for up to 6.5 hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Teachers and Other Service Providers
Professional development hours are available (as certificates of attendance).