Pharmacist Autism | Neurodevelopmental Disorders Podcast 30 credit minutes

Recent FDA actions have brought renewed attention to leucovorin as a potential treatment for managing symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. This course explores the clinical distinctions between autism and cerebral folate deficiency, reviews key evidence behind leucovorin use, and outlines counseling considerations relevant to pharmacy practice. You will gain clarity on this complex and evolving topic to better support informed, evidence-based care. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe current clinical evidence related to the use of leucovorin in autism and cerebral folate deficiency.
2. Identify key counseling considerations for pharmacists discussing leucovorin therapy with patients and caregivers.

Faculty

Rachel Maynard, PharmD

GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
Lead Editor, Pyrls

Disclosures:

Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Geoff Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Disclosures:

Geoff Wall has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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