The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can be confusing. This video provides practical, understandable information about the disorder from Jill Harris, Ph.D. the Children’s Specialized Hospital coordinator of autism services and parent of an adult on the spectrum. Children’s Specialized Hospital, the largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the country, treats children affected by brain injury,…
Presentation from the 7th annual BRI Symposium at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Latest research in autism: Study of brain development may lead to personalized behaviour treatment for kids with ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that impacts normal brain development and affects a person’s social relationships, communication, interests and behaviour. Because…
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, and the whole month of April is World Autism Awareness Month. We spoke with Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-Vanderweele, Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, about the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that…
EDST 6441 Diverse Learners I A presentation on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including diagnostic information, developmental characteristics, strengths/challenges, strategies for teachers (academic, and behavioral, and social supports), classroom design, and assistive technology. Created by Paulina Naslonski & Tara Wager We do not own the music used in this video. It was obtained through Jamendo. References: American…
(November 30, 2018) Plenary Speaker of the conference Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D., the Director of the Center for Autism Research Excellence at Boston University presents on the importance of language, and findings from new studies on minimally verbal autistic patients. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Learn more about a valuable conference on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It offers access to a national panel of experts who discuss the latest research. They help you translate advances into actionable ways to enhance the way you care for patients of all ages with ASD and related conditions. The conference offers a broad review…
The metabolic comorbidities webcast reviews when to refer an individual with autism to a specialist in clinical metabolism or medical genetics – or how to begin an appropriate diagnostic evaluation. The comorbidities webcast features expert faculty member, Dr. Mark Korson, of Tufts University School of Medicine, and commentary by Activity Director, Dr. Marvin Natowicz. The…
The metabolic comorbidities webcast reviews key symptoms and signs that signal the possibility of an underlying metabolic disorder in someone with autism. The comorbidities webcast features expert faculty member, Dr. Mark Korson, of Tufts University School of Medicine, and commentary by Activity Director, Dr. Marvin Natowicz. The video was produced by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that often interferes with a person’s ability to communicate with and relate to others, affects about 1 in 68 school-age children. Dr. Bennett Leventhal, a psychiatry professor at UCSF, discusses the history and diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) such as autism and Asperger’s. He also looks at…
Dr. Martin Lubetsky, clinical service chief at UPMC’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, talks about the wide range of programs and services for individuals and families who are living with autism. For more, visit https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/autism. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos