https://www.ibiology.org/human-disease/autism-spectrum-disorder/ Dr. Bryan King introduces the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and Dr. Matthew State overviews the hunt for genes associated with autism. Talk Overview: In the first lecture, Dr. Bryan King introduces the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and defines the clinical criteria that characterizes ASD. Although there is no universal drug that is used to…
Throughout April, which is Autism Awareness Month, Fox 5 News seeks to educate others on the challenges facing so many families today. How do professionals make a diagnosis? It is a scary, trying, and confusing time for parents. One family talks about their journey. R.J. Garofalo, 3, has autism and is nonverbal. When his mom…
Lecture delivered by Temple Grandin, a noted expert and author on early intervention, educational strategies, visual thinking, social skills, medications and mentoring. Grandin presents around the world and is the author of several books including Emergence: Label Autistic, Thinking in Pictures, Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, co-authored with Sean Barron. In addition to several DVDs,…
Its symptoms include impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention and distractibility. It’s ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and recent numbers from the US Centers for Disease Control suggest it is being widely diagnosed, with 11 percent of school-age kids identified with the affliction. The Agenda examines what is behind the surge. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. As a pediatrician, it’s important to know the early symptoms to start treatment as soon as possible. Early intervention can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Learn more at http://www.PediPRN.org source Autism, ADHA…
EPISODE 3: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 101- Nina takes us to visit Sensation Station and Occupational Therapist Randy Fedoruk to learn more about occupational therapy and how it can help and support kids on the spectrum. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Dr. Monkarsh is a Clinical Child Psychologist, who has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum since 1980. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and completed his pre- and post-doctoral clinical training at the University Affiliated Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Monkarsh trains family…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly misunderstood mental health condition. This video discusses what ADHD is and what the symptoms are (ADD and ADHD). The video also discusses treatment options to help with ADHD symptoms: medication and psychotherapy. Finally, the video touches on recent research that highlights the use of video games as…
In this podcast, Chirag Mehra discusses his paper ‘Childhood disintegrative disorder and autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review’. The paper is available here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.14126 Subscribe to our channel for more: https://bit.ly/2ONCYiC ___ Listen to all our episodes: https://bit.ly/2yPFgTC ___ DMCN Journal: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) has defined the field of paediatric neurology and…
This week Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh breaks down the autism diagnosis criteria in the new DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), to be put into affect May 22nd, 2013. Find copies of the slides with this link: http://on.fb.me/14sBCYI If you have any questions about the new guidelines email us at [email protected] Autism Live is…