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Early Autism: Advances in Research and Clinical Practice Conference on April 12, 2018

April 13, 2018

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