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ForwardSeptember 29, 2026 MCPAP's Clinical Conversations 2026-2027: Higher Functioning ASD
MCPAP hosts a series of nine webinars throughout the year, which usually take place September – June, except December. It is an hour-long conversation with a MCPAP Psychiatrist or subject matter expert on different behavioral health topics of interest to pediatric primary care clinicians.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists & social workers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broadening understanding in support of neurodiverse communication and growth.
- Identify supports and strategies for addressing sensory challenges rooted in neurobiology.
- Differentiate between treating the target symptom and treating the diagnosis.
- Apply a "start low and go slow" approach when considering interventions.
Additional Information
Course summary
- 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 Participation
Barry Sarvet, MD - Course Director
Child Psychiatrist, Baystate Medical Center;
Chair, Department of Psychiatry,
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate;
Medical Director, Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP)
Blaise Aguirre, MD
Founding Medical Director, 3East DBT Continuum
The Michael Hollander, PhD, Endowed Director, McLean Hospital
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry - Harvard Medical School
Joe Gold, MD
Chief Medical Officer, McLean Hospital
Chief, Simches Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Division - McLean Hospital
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry - Harvard Medical School
Statewide Associate Medical Director, MCPAP
Lauren Mead, MS Ed., MBA
Co-Director, Pathways Academy - McLean Hospital
Karen Steves, MS, MBA
Co-Director, Pathways Academy - McLean Hospital
In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.
Credit Designation Statements
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
Mass General Brigham has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Pas should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 Participation