This video presentation by Robin Blitz, MD, director of developmental pediatrics at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, provides training and resources for emergency medical services (EMS) staff who encounter or work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more information on developmental pediatrics and children with ASD, visit http://barrow.phoenixchildrens.org. source Autism, ADHA…

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…