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CME Activity
Genetics: Autism
Faculty
David T. Miller, MD, PhD
Medical Geneticist
Clinical Molecular Geneticist
Children's Hospital Boston
Instructor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
Accredited by
Harvard Medical School
Course Description
Autism is a common disease impacting a large number of patients, families, and healthcare providers. Many factors may contribute to the development of autism, but genetics clearly plays a prominent role. This course will give an overview of research supporting the role of genetics in autism so that clinicians will be able to provide more accurate information to patients and families.
Understanding the genetic etiology of autism impacts patient care through diagnostic genetic testing. This course will describe clinically available genetic tests related to autism. Identifying a specific cause of autism in a patient results in a more specific diagnosis and facilitates more accurate genetic counseling about recurrence risk in future pregnancies for the parents of a child with autism. Clinicians will gain a better understanding of which tests are appropriate for particular patients with autism spectrum disorders.
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2012-Jan-03 |
| Expiration Date: | 2015-Jan-03 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1 hour |
| Registration Required: | Yes |
| Cost: | $10-$20 |
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