Event

The Child Health Unit of the Faculty of Clinical Medical Sciences in collaboration with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Rotary Club of Port-of-Spain West present a Public Lecture on the topic "Autism Specific Therapies - The Evidence Based Approach" by Dr. Zachary E. Warren, Ph.D. - Department of Paediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

This event takes place from 5.30 to 7.30pm.

To RSVP call 491-1322. Light Refreshments will be served.

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Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common and costly neurodevelopmental disorder.  A growing body of literature supports the impact of appropriately intensive and targeted interventions in improving the lives of children with ASD.  However, there remain many controversies around optimal treatment.  In his talk, Dr. Warren will review the public health challenge of providing evidence-based interventions to children with ASD.   He will specifically discuss what is known, and what is not known, regarding some of the most common interventions for ASD, including: early intervention, pharmacological treatment, as well as complementary and alternative approaches to treatment.  Challenges and opportunities for realizing personalized approaches to ASD will be discussed as well as what is known about the impact of treatment on lifespan trajectories of individuals with ASD.