Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs

MAPS is the ONLY Comprehensive Teaching and Fellowship for the Biomedical Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

The diagnosis of ASD affects an estimated 1 in 88 children and therefore has reached many families. Given this, there is a need for teaching and mentoring medical professionals to help stem this tide.

The Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) has been developing an ASD Fellowship for physicians and other medical professionals. Under the guidance of Daniel Rossignol MD FAAFP, and David Berger MD FAAP, this evidence-based course of study has been uniquely designed by clinicians, for clinicians.

The rapidly increasing evidence-based material that supports the biomedical treatment of autism is ready to be organized and passed on to practitioners in a systematic, in-depth course of study, in order to have the greatest impact on this medically complex pediatric population.

That is why we would like to invite you to attend the upcoming MAPS Spectrum Standard of Care Conference 2012 in Orlando, Florida. This conference encompasses the first and second phases of MAPS Training. All qualified attendees will be able to become a member of MAPS.

Parents are searching for qualified practitioners who can help their children reach their full potential. Clinicians are searching for solid, evidence-based education that will best prepare them to help their patients. When searching through the complexities of ASD, MAPS helps provide direction.

A letter to fellow collegues from MAPS President, Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP

We have all heard the statistic that 1 in 88 children in the United States has some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This means that, on average, 1 in 30 households is somehow impacted by this disorder. If you deal with children as a pediatric physician, family doctor, or care for children in any professional practice, your patient base verifies this trend.

Yet, for people like you and I, practicing medical professionals who are left to battle ASD, we need to implement a sound standard of care that is built on scientifically tested and proven methods... continue

Learn more about membership, fellowship and the candidate program

MAPS Fellows achieve a certain level of training in treating the biochemical abnormalities associated with ASD and other disorders. Members help support the philosophy and further the goals for MAPS through participating in the membership program. learn more

Key Benefits of MAPS Fellowship

Specialized physician level courses and continuing medical education (CME)
Fellowship that distinguishes these physicians as leaders in this field
Exposure to patient populations with a listing on a highly accessed and respected clinician referral list
Access to an advanced and current clinical research database
Clinical research, working in concert with highly recognized institutions, medical organizations and boards
A community of well-trained, solution-minded medical professionals and experts for collaboration and support
Staying at the forefront of emerging science and clinical research
Availability of experts who can offer professional testimony and/or documentation for legal and insurance purposes.

learn more

Becoming a MAPS Fellow

The level of mastery that MAPS fellows (FMAPS) achieve in the
field of complex pediatric conditions means that they are among the best
prepared practitioners in this field, and patients will be assured of the care
provided. learn more

MAPS Spectrum Standard of Care Conference 2012

CME Conference, Orlando, Florida - Sept 27 - 29

We are excited to host medical professionals from around the world in Orlando, Florida for this year’s Fall MAPS Spectrum Standard of Care Conference 2012.

This conference, developed by leading scientists and physicians who have a special interest in biomedical care for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), reaches beyond the typical lecture series and draws on tangible case studies and supporting evidence to treat specific conditions.

By then end of the training sessions, participants leave the course with a plan of action, along with with materials that ensure the information presented in the lecture forum can be implemented into daily practice.

learn more

The MAPS Teaching and Fellowship is a systematic CME program with one purpose...

...to prepare medical professionals to confidentially deliver excellent care to children with autism spectrum disorders and other related special needs conditions.

MAPS provides education and long-term support for practitioners, ensuring the quality and consistency of medical care for children with autism and related medical conditions.