Bridging Gaps: Fostering Collaboration in Mental Health Care for ASD and IDD through Interdisciplinary Engagement

The conference will focus on the need for collaboration in mental health care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Recognizing the complex and multifaceted nature of these conditions, the conference aims to bring together professionals from diverse disciplines to explore innovative and different approaches to care. Experts representing various fields including psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, occupational therapy, board certified behavioral analysts, individuals with lived experience, and family members will share their insights and experiences. Through interdisciplinary engagement, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with ASD and IDD, as well as the opportunities for holistic and person-centered care. The conference will feature keynote presentations and a facilitated panel discussion focusing on collaborative strategies, evidence-based interventions, and best practices in mental health care. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and ask questions. The conference aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to mental health care for individuals with IDD and ASD and offer a space for constructive dialogue and engagement.

This CME is sponsored by: BANDS (Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Services) at Dartmouth Health; NH-ME LEND Program, University of New Hampshire; LEND Program at Boston Children’s Hospital; Connecticut LEND Program at UCONN Health; Eunice Kennedy Shriver LEND Program at University of Massachusetts Medical School; Maine LEND at the University of New England; NJLEND – the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; University of Rochester LEND at Golisano Children’s Hospital; Rhode Island LEND at Hasbro Children’s Hospital; Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Stonybrook University LEND at the School of Social Welfare; Brooklyn LEND at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; Westchester Institute for Human Development.

1. Identify inequities in mental health care for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) to address gaps.
2. Discuss the principles of interdisciplinary approaches in mental health care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
3. Describe the factors currently facilitating and hindering collaboration between different systems of care, including creative solutions and opportunities for moving forward.

Registration for this program is now closed. For questions, please email [email protected].

Registration is online and by credit card only. The registration fee is $45. 

The registration deadline is 5 days prior to the activity date. There will be no refunds after that date. A $10 administrative fee will be retained on all refunds requested before the registration deadline. For registration questions, please call (603) 653-1234 or email [email protected].

In support of improving patient care, Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

American Medical Association (AMA)
Dartmouth Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All other learners may claim CME-designated participation credit. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of CME-designated participation credit for programs certified for credit by organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Education.

Receiving Credit
The following steps must be completed in order to receive credit for this event:

• Register for the event online
• Attend the event or session(s).  
• Complete the online evaluation (located under My Account in the top menu) - Must be submitted within 30 days after the activity

For questions or technical support, please email [email protected] or call (603) 653-1234.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Dartmouth Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including planners, faculty, authors, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies^.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

^Ineligible Company is any entity whose primary business purpose is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Monday, May 13, 2024