Welcome to the training on Autism Spectrum Disorder: Screening, Diagnosis and Management provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Goal
The goal of this module is to equip Texas Health Steps providers and others to recognize signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents and to provide guidelines for diagnosis, referral and continuity of care in a primary care setting.
Target Audience
Texas Health Steps providers and other interested health care professionals.
Specific Learning Objectives
- Assess common risk factors and clinical features of ASD.
- Specify how and when to conduct routine screenings for ASD and apply criteria for diagnosis.
- Summarize the importance of the medical home in caring for patients with ASD and how to respond to concerns expressed by parents.
- Choose when to refer patients with ASD to a specialist or subspecialist.
Note: In this course, the term "autism" refers to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as recognized by the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5. In addition, the term "parent" also refers to guardians and other caregivers.
Please note this module expires on 6/26/2029.
This module was released on 6/26/2026.
Continuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.50 contact hours of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
Social Workers
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.50 contact hours for Social Workers.
Certificate of Attendance
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.50 hours for attendance.
Certified Community Health Worker
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Promotor(a)/Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program has certified this course for 1.50 contact hour(s) of continuing education for Certified Community Health Workers and Community Health Worker Instructors.
Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes:
- Participating in 100% of the activity.
- Successful completion of a post-test; must score 75% or higher.
- Completion and submission of participant evaluation.
Commercial Support & Disclosure of Financial Relationships
This event received no commercial support.
The presenters and planning committee for this event have disclosed no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Non-Endorsement Statement & Off Label Use
Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Medical Association, or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The presenters did not disclose the use of products for a purpose other than what it had been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration.
Release Date: 6/26/2026
Termination Date: 6/26/2029