(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Bernard Crespi (Simon Fraser University) describes a simple model, based in evolutionary biology, neurodevelopment, and genetics, for understanding how the primary features of autism are related to the major neuroanatomical and cognitive traits that are highly-developed or unique to the human lineage. Series: “CARTA – Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny”…

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Web: http://benthamscience.com/journals/current-neuropharmacology/volume/12/issue/1/page/71/ Journal: Current Neuropharmacology Article: The Role of Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors in Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders:Autism Spectrum Disorders and Fragile X Syndrome Author: Dr.Genoveva Uzunova Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Fragile X syndrome (FXS) are relatively common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders with increasing incidence in recent years. They are currently accepted as disorders of the…

Sharing Treatment and Autism Resources (STAR) Parent Trainings at Kennedy Krieger Institute. STAR parent trainings provide parents and family members of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with a comprehensive offering of current resources available on autism, as well as an overview of research-based treatment elements that have been recommended for program design and…

(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Bennett L. Leventhal, MD. Department of Psychiatry, UCSF. Clinical Director, STAR Center for ASD and NDD. Series: “Developmental Disabilities 2017 Update” [Show ID: 32208] source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos

Certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz at: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=xdg5548de1bb84b8 Watch Dr. William Parker’s presentation on the impact of parasites, helminths, biofilms and viruses on the human immune system in a toxic environment. William Parker, PhD is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. His research…

Dr. Gupta discusses the evidence for a genetic etiology in autism and the results of various genetics studies of autism. She also reviews recommendations for clinical genetics testing and future directions of the field. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos

Handouts are online at: http://www.ariconference.com/webinars/chandra2014.pdf Certificates of participation will be available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be online after the presentation at: http://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=n3x53aace2d778b5 Conventional psychiatric medications, including SSRIs and benzodiazepines, may not be effective for everyone with anxiety disorders. Others may find only partial relief with…