Learn how families, educators, and medical professionals can work collaboratively for individuals with ASD in the midst of competing financial, emotional and time resources. Includes definitions of complementary and alternative therapies. Tips for assessing medical treatment effectiveness across multiple environments.
Dr. Ali Carine is an osteopathic pediatrician in Columbus, Ohio. She provides comprehensive, integrative primary care for children. Her practice provides a medical home to children of all backgrounds, including those with special needs, such as autism.
Dr. Carine’s passion lies in the power that integrative, osteopathic care has in the prevention of many illnesses that plague today’s American children. She is advocating for change in the structure of pediatric primary care that will lead to better health in our population as a whole. She enjoys teaching both students and other physicians through speaking, preceptoring, mentoring and writing.
Autism and Trauma
1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Gray Atherton, PhD discusses emerging findings on gender differences and autism. The speaker: Dr. Connor Kerns has conducted and
Creating a Well-Structured Classroom for Autism
Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., discusses classroom strategies that can provide helpful support for students with autism. The speaker emphasizes the importance of structure in supportive classrooms and outlines the ten most essential components
Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care
Julie Corder, CNP, and Carrie Cuomo, DNP, CPNP, with the Cleveland Clinic Learning Hospital, discuss the critical stages of transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for individuals with complex medical needs. They
Back-to-School Resources
Whether you’re a parent preparing a child for grade school or an adult transitioning into or out of college, the back-to-school season can present unique challenges for families and individuals with autism.
Challenges of Medical Care for Seniors
Following introductions by Petra Dilman and Dr. Stephen Edelson, Margaret Bauman, MD, discusses the many medical challenges those aging with autism face. She highlights the lack of medical training and research for adults
Co-Occurring Conditions and Autism
Research suggests that individuals with autism experience some conditions―including underlying medical issues, neurodevelopmental differences, and mental health issues―more frequently than the general population. Learning about these potential medical needs can help you