Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders at APNA 40th Annual Conference

3 sessions on autism & neurodevelopmental disorders · October 28–31, 2026, Phoenix, AZ. Compare autism & neurodevelopmental disorders at other meetings →

Wednesday, October 28

  • Workshop · Child & Adolescent

    The Role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse in Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Renee Nauful

    Explores PMH-APRN scope in autism diagnosis, covering assessment instruments and differential diagnosis approaches.

    Child & Adolescent · Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis

  • Workshop · Nursing Professional Development

    I think I have Autism. Oh, & RSD & Misophonia! Can You Help Me? Exploring Internet Self-Diagnosis & Non-DSM Language

    Sara Jones

    How internet and social media culture drives patient self-diagnosis, and how clinicians can engage with non-DSM symptom language.

    Digital Psychiatry & AI · Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis

Thursday, October 29

  • Lecture · Child & Adolescent

    From Dysregulation to Intervention: Treating Irritability and Aggression in Children

    Jennifer Schneider · Charolette Collins

    Holistic therapeutic and psychotropic strategies for childhood irritability and aggressive behavior.

    Child & Adolescent

Other topics at this meeting

Practice, Policy & Workforce 14Child & Adolescent 8Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis 7Substance Use Disorders 7Emergency & Acute Psychiatry 6Deprescribing & Polypharmacy 5Opioid Use Disorder 5Perinatal & Women's Mental Health 5Suicide & Self-Harm 5Education & Training 4Forensic & Correctional 4PTSD & Trauma 4

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