According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 68 children have been identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder – or ASD. The trouble with that statistic is that it’s up from one 88 as recently as 2012. So what is behind these alarming statistics? In this post to HealthConnection.TV, UT Health Northeast psychiatry expert…
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…
[ad_1] About the speaker: University of Missouri Cognitive Neuroscience LaboratoryAssistant Research Professor Adjunct – MU School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Dr. Ferguson is currently studying the association between immune, endocrine, and psychophysiological markers of stress and gastrointestinal disorders in those with autism spectrum disorder. He is also leading the psychophysiological biomarker assessment for predictors…