Live Event
May 19, 2012
Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This dynamic, interactive, one-day conference is designed to enhance your clinical skills for the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD comprise a group of neuropsychiatric disorders that include Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in every 150 children in the United States has an ASD, and more than half the population with ASD are intellectually capable. ASD is difficult to diagnose and treat because of the significant variation of symptoms among individuals, specifically expression of emotions, cognition, and behavior. Diagnosis and treatment of ASD is further complicated by the range of psychiatric conditions that often co-occur with ASD, which include ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. During this conference, our expert faculty will focus on sharing the latest clinical research developments in diagnosis and treatment of ASD and associated psychiatric conditions, and help you expand your knowledge about functional and neuropsychological assessment and behavioral interventions for individuals with ASD.
