Part of the 2016 'Advances in Autism'
LiveTalk Series:

Advances in Understanding Brain Neurochemistry, Gastro-Intestinal Problems and Mitochondrial Difficulties in Children with ASD

 
Featuring: Dr. Margaret L. Bauman, MD

Monday, February 22, 2016
7:00pm - 8:00pm EST 

“LiveTalks” are informal audio only interviews that are recorded live. All registrants are able to download the recorded LiveTalk from the TalkShoe website immediately following the event. Missed one? No problem. All past “LiveTalks” are available on the Spiral Foundation website at www.thespiralfoundation.org.

In this LiveTalk, Dr. Bauman will discuss the groundbreaking research on Autism Spectrum Disorder conducted at the Autism Research Foundation. Current studies that will be discussed include the influence of stress on gastro-intestinal problems and the manifestation of behaviors; influence of brain neurochemistry and hormones on severity of autism symptoms; and the impact of mitochondrial disorders in the treatment of autism. Implications of findings in these studies for professionals treating children will ASD will be discussed.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this LiveTalk the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the impact of stress and related gastro-intestinal problems on the manifestation of behaviors in children with ASD.
2. Describe the relationship of brain neurochemistry to the development and treatment of children with ASD.
3. Describe the implication of mitochondrial disorders on the treatment of children with ASD.

About the Speaker: Dr. Margaret L. Bauman is a distinguished pediatric neurologist and research investigator in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism and various neurological disorders in children, adolescents, and adults to include learning and developmental disabilities, seizures, cerebral palsy, and neurogenetic disorders. She is Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School and head of the neurobiology research team at The Autism Research Foundation at her lab at Boston University’s School of Medicine. She has been a pioneer in the study and treatment of autism for the past twenty- five years.  As one of the world’s foremost physicians in this field, she is highly respected for the outstanding clinical care she provides, as well as for her research and teachings in the domain of developmental disorders.  She is the founding director of the LURIE CENTER, formally called LADDERS (Learning and Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services). She also established The Autism Research Foundation (TARF), The Autism Research Consortium (TARC), and The Autism Treatment Network (ATN). Dr. Bauman was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR). This award is given annually to an individual who has made “significant fundamental contributions to research in autism spectrum disorders that have had a lasting impact on the field.”

About the Series:

 This year’s 2016 LiveTalk Series will be focused on advances in our understanding of autism with an emphasis on how those advances influence the practice of occupational therapy using a sensory integration approach.  We will be offering a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field on a variety of topics ranging from sensory integration intervention, early identification of sensory and motor problems in children with ASD, working with adults with ASD, and coordinating behavioral and sensory-based intervention programs among other topics.

Watch for upcoming talks and a finalized schedule!
Upcoming speakers include:

Dr. Beth Pfeiffer, PhD, OTR/L, BCP
Advances in Understanding and Treating Adults with ASD

Dr. Grace Baranek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Advances in Early Identification of Children with ASD

Dr. Elysa Marco, MD
Advances in Brain Neuroimaging in Children with ASD

February 22's LiveTalk:  $25

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