(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is known to have a strong genetic component. However little is known about how autism risk genes relate to brain differences found in individuals with ASD and behavioral features of ASD. Susan Bookheimer, UCLA Brain Research Institute, reviews some of the primary genetic pathways that have been identified in…
Dr. James McPartland, Director of the Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic, presents on the research taking place at the Yale Child Study Center. He discusses a model of social development in autism and reviews current understanding of the relationship between experience and brain function in children with autism spectrum disorder. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Dr. Mary Barbera talks about how to deal with aggression and autism. Handling aggressive behavior in children with autism can be complex but doesn’t have to be impossible. Sign up for a free workshop to start turning autism around: https://bit.ly/3bt9BbB Subscribe to get more insightful videos about #autism and related topics at: https://goo.gl/cGSdxX Aggression in…
This talk will provide an overview of the defining features of the science of ABA, provide an overview of some examples of how it can be applied and discuss quality indicators that can be used to evaluate ABA programs. It will also highlight some of the misconceptions and sources of confusion about ABA, including the…
Autism 204: Parent Training to Address Problem Behaviors of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Instructor: Karen Bearss Ph.D. As many as 50% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit behavioral problems such as tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression. These behaviors interfere with the performance of daily living skills and may also amplify caregiver stress. The…