A note from the course creator:

The book Uniquely Human provides an in-depth look into one perspective on autism and the best way to work with autistic people. On its own, this book does not provide a comprehensive or well-rounded education on the topic of autism. It does provide an in-depth explanation of a developmental and neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism. A few reasons I selected this book are because this approach: 1) has evidence-based support (as do other approaches), 2) is not as familiar to many healthcare providers as other perspectives, and 3) has helped my own family tremendously.  However, it is important to remember that every person with autism and every family is unique. While this approach will resonate with some patients and families, others will prefer different approaches. I recommend that this book serve as part of your study on autism and not the only education you receive on the topic.

“Book club” Course Format:

1. Purchase the course (with or without the book, see below). Quiz and evaluation links will be emailed to you shortly.
2. Purchase or borrow the book or audiobook (if not purchased with course). Links to purchase available here.
3. Complete the book on your own schedule. A PDF of the final quiz is available to use as you read along.
4. Pass a 59-question quiz online (must pass with an 80% or higher). Quiz may be taken 3 times. If not passed after 3 attempts, CEU credit will not be awarded, per NSGC guidelines.
5. Complete the course evaluation.
6. You will receive an email within 1 business day confirming completion of the CEU program. This email is sent manually so don’t worry when you don’t receive it immediately. You can confirm your score (of 80% or higher to pass) on your own quiz.
7. All courses finished each month will be submitted to NSGC the first week of the next month. Official CEU certificates will be issued within two weeks of that submission. The last day to finish a course (pass the quiz & complete the eval) is December 8, 2024 if you want your CEU certificate issued by NSGC in 2024. If NSGC CEU certificate is needed sooner, please email brittany@theceushop.org and I will be happy to submit to NSGC immediately.

Cost: $153.00 ($10/contact hr + $35 to NSGC). Book IS NOT included in this baseline price and must be borrowed or purchased separately. 

General Description:

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports the prevalence of autism has been increasing, and in 2020 about 1 in 36, 8-year-old children were autistic. Many studies have identified genetic causes of autism, and research continues to paint a fuller picture of the role between genetics and the development of autism. Given the high prevalence of the condition with a complex genetic component, genetic counselors need to be prepared to work with autistic patients and their families.  Autistic people may have difference sensory needs, different ways of communicating, and a different perspective than providers are familiar with. Understanding these unique characteristics is essential in providing culturally responsive and respectful care for this population.  The award-winning book Uniquely Human: A different way of seeing autism (2022 edition) by Dr. Barry M. Prizant, provides the information needed to help providers understand autism and best practices for working with these patients and their families.  In this continuing education program, you will read the book, or listen to the audiobook, and then pass a quiz about the book.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key features of autism.
2. Define common challenges that autistic people face, both when working with professionals and in daily life.
3. Summarize best practices for working with autistic people and their families. 

Link to publisher’s book description (clicking will take to you an external site)

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🇺🇸 The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized Genetic Counseling Continuing Education, LLC [doing business as The CEU Shop] to offer up to 1.18 CEUs or 11.80 Category 1 contact hours for the activity Genetics Book Club – Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (2022 edition). The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

🇨🇦 This conference has been approved by the Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling (CBGC) for 11.80 CECs. Use coupon code “NOCEU” when purchasing if you ONLY want to claim Canadian CECs. If you do your attendance will not be submitted to NSGC for CEUs.