OBJECTIVES: As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss core symptoms of autism as well as comorbid symptoms and epidemiological data relevant to this patient population.
2. Differentiate and treat agitation from other psychiatric symptoms in these patients.
3. Discuss pharmacological, medical, and other behavioral intervention strategies that will reduce harm in this patient population.

4. Discuss current practice parameters and deficits pertaining to this topic. 

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Kyle Hodges MD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES:  Louis A. Gamino, PhD, ABPP, FT; Radha Kambhampati, MD, MPH, LFAPA, CPE and Virginia Maxanne Flores, MD have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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