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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developing a Deeper Understanding

Room Parasol II

Speaker(s): 

Sohl, Kristin, MD, FAAP

Description: 

Let’s talk about the Spectrum and learn to think beyond the stereotypical conceptualization of autism to a deeper understanding of how characteristics present and evolve over time and across individuals. We will discuss the DSM-5 criteria, how it is applied and common co-occurring conditions to screen and manage.

Objectives

1. Recall the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. Assess how symptoms of ASD present in early childhood and manifest across the lifespan.
3. List common medical and psychiatric co-occurring conditions in Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Schizotypal Disorder: Management Challenges with “Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis”

Room Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s): 

Karim, Ahmed, MD

Description: 

This presentation offers an overview of personality disorders, with a particular focus on distinguishing between Schizophrenia and Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD). It will explore the roles of antipsychotics in managing SPD and delve into the diagnostic criteria and underlying causes of Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis (CIM), providing a comprehensive understanding of these conditions and their treatment considerations.

Objectives

1. Differentiate between Schizophrenia and Schizotypal Personality Disorder SPD
2. Discuss roles of antipsychotics in Schizotypal Personality Disorder
3. Explore diagnostic criteria and etiologies for Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis (CIM)t

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Strategies for Optimizing Client Relationships and Self-Management

Room Paradise C

Speaker(s): 

Doherty, Stephen, MEd, LPC, CRADC, CCJP

Description: 

This presentation focuses on helping staff working with individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. It identifies strategies for successful verbal de-escalation of patients who may have difficulty managing their behavior and emotions as a result of struggling with these disorders. It also introduces staff to a different “Lens” to look at both the patients we work with as well as themselves in order to meet the diverse emotional and treatment needs of this population. This training has a primary focus to “inspire change” in both our patients and our approach to supporting recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

Objectives

1. Discuss signs and triggers of escalation
2. Develop verbal and non-verbal tactics to deescalate clients in crisis
3. Review self-management and staff resources for support

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Leadership in Times of Crisis

Room Windgate 62-63

Speaker(s): 

Vincenz, Felix, PhD

Description: 

True leaders emerge in times of crises, demonstrating competence, clarity of vision, compassion, and the ability to delegate and work collaboratively with others.  These qualities enable businesses, organizations, and nations to meet the challenges of the moment and transform tragedy into triumph.  While such leadership qualities are often seen as innate and not learned, we now know there are dimensions which can be learned and called upon by all of us.

Objectives

1. Identify the qualities of successful crisis leadership
2. Identify the key features of crisis leadership which can be learened
3. Discuss how to prepare for the next crisis

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Tools for Trauma: Mindful Activities for Youth

Room Windgate 60-61

Speaker(s): 

Swee, Candace, BS, MS

Thockmorton, Stacey, BS MEd

 

Description: 

There is an increasing need for youth to develop social-emotional skills. Integrating mindfulness techniques can help teach youth this learned behavior. In turn, teaching them how to recognize and cope with challenging situations and emotions caused by trauma. This session will add tools for coping to your toolbox and explain the science and research behind the strategies presented. Lead by Candice Swee, MS, ATC, 200-RYT and Stacey Throckmorton, MEd., 200-RYT.

Objectives

1. Identify and a mindfulness strategy to utilize with youth in their practice
2. Describe how the mindfulness strategy could help youth cope with emotions dealing with trauma
3. Describe what the research and/or science presented says about the mindfulness strategy.

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Why Provide DBT: Latest updates on effectiveness and clinical applications

Room Paradise A

Speaker(s): 

Oswalt Reitz, Rhonda, PhD

 

Description: 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed in the 1980’s for treatment of severe mood and behavioral dysregulation, including suicide and self-directed harm.  It was published in manualized form in 1993.  Since that time there have been approximately 73 randomized controlled trials conducted (38 standard DBT, 32 skills-only applications, and 3 adaptations)  examining the effectiveness of this treatment.  The current workshop will review outcomes of recent studies and meta-analyses in an overview of what we know to date about who the treatment is useful for, what benefits can reliably be seen, and necessary elements for success.

Objectives

1. Identify 3-5 major outcomes that DBT studies demonstrate consistently.
2. Define how the skills-only studies differ from those evaluating comprehensive treatment.
3. List at least 3 populations for which DBT adaptations have been successfully designed and researched.