Early Autism: Advances in Research and Clinical Practice Conference
Thursday, April 12th, 2018
This annual CME conference provided a comprehensive review of state of-the-art findings on early markers and predictors for Autism Spectrum Disorders, screening and diagnosis and evidence-based approaches to treatment and medical management.
Yale School of Medicine Speakers included:
Martina Brueckner, MD - Professor of Pediatrics and Cardiology
Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD - Professor in the Child Study Center, Director, Yale Toddler Developmental Disabilities Clinic and Yale Early Social Cognition Lab
Suzanne Macari, PhD - Research Scientist; Co-director, Yale Early Social Cognition Program
Laura Ment, MD - Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology
Kelly Powell, PhD - Assistant Professor; Co-director, Yale Toddler Developmental Disabilities Clinic
Dustin Scheinost, PhD - Assistant Professor Bioimaging Sciences, Magnetic Resonance Research Center
Fred Volkmar, MD - Irving B. Harris Professor in the Child Study Center and Professor of Psychology
Special Guest Speakers:
Cheryl Henson - President, The Jim Henson Foundation
Lindsey "Z". Briggs - Foundation Manager, Professional Puppeteer, The Jim Henson Foundation