PPT-Autism: Resources for Diagnosis

and Management Kelly RegisterBrown MD MSc Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director Childrens National Hospital Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Disclosures I have no relevant disclosures. Diagnosis and Treatment. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?. A neurodevelopmental disorder . characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. . & Developmental . Disabilities Monitoring Network Surveillance Year 2002, 2006, 2008, & 2010. Rising Prevalence of . ASD. in Intellectually Capable Populations. Growing . proportion of children with . 1. Steven Kapp. Overview. Background of autism and DSM. The context: Critiques of DSM-5. The players: DSM-5 Workgroup and ASAN. Impact. 2. World autism awareness – for what?. 3. Autism criteria, diagnoses, resources have grown rapidly. Presenters. :. Elizabeth Orlando. ,. Associate Director of Disability Services and Academic Achievement. Maria . Marottoli . Kavanaugh, . Director of the Counseling and Testing Center. Today we will:. Visual Structure. Definition: The process of incorporating concrete visual cues into a task or activity.. Purpose: To capitalize on visual strengths, while minimizing reliance on weaker auditory processing skills.. Autism is a complex, developmental disability that is defined by 3 areas of significant impairment:. social interaction . communication. restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities.. Difficulties with learning, paying attention, and memory are common among children with autism. It’s believed this is caused by a deficiency in acetylcholine: a neurotransmitter responsible for helping to refine memory, motivation, thought processes, language skills, and concentration. Visit: https://www.tali-angor.com/en/ Autism Dare To Be Different is The Official Online Autism Gift Shop that creates gorgeous goods to bring representation to the autistic community. Visit: https://autismdaretobedifferent.com/ Autism Dare To Be Different is The Official Online Autism Gift Shop that creates gorgeous goods to bring representation to the autistic community. Visit: https://autismdaretobedifferent.com/ Aida M. . Salonga. , MD. Director and Professor. Institute of Child Health and Human Development. National Institutes of Health . University of the Philippines Manila. 1. Objectives. 2. To present the prevalence of Epilepsy in ASD. Shivana Dass. Consultant Community Paediatrician. Ipswich. DSM-V Autistic Spectrum Disorder. • Now two domains . • Social communication and social interaction.. • Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities including sensory difficulties, . Affects Communication and Social Skills. Restricted or Repetitive Behaviors. Before age 3. More boys than girls. All races and nationalities. From 1 in 10,000 10 years ago to 1 in 110. Pervasive Developmental Disorder. ou . N. eed to Know. Sheri Weissman, LCSW, C-ASWCM. September 2017. My Goal…. History. Home and Community Based Waiver. 2000 – CMS approved 500. 2002 – 900 slots. 2013 – 1,000 slots. 2017 – 1,100 slots. Michelle Elstob & Lisa Belshaw. 1. About ESPA. 25 years. experience of supporting people across the autism spectrum, many with associated or additional difficulties or disabilities . Employing. over 520 staff, supporting 194 people across the North East..