An Update on Autism / Updates in Autism-related Therapeutic Intervention
Led By
Dannah Raz, MD, MPH and Randi Phelps, PhD
An Update on Autism
Dannah Raz, MD, MPH
Chief, Developmental Pediatrics
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the prevalence rate of autism spectrum disorder and the updated diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.
- Describe modalities (old and new) used to diagnose autism.
- Recognize the most common co-occurring conditions in children with autism and their treatment options.
Updates in Autism-related Therapeutic Intervention
Randi Phelps, PhD
Pediatric Psychologist
Phoenix Children's
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss historical and current ‘whys’ of interventions related to autism.
- Identify interventions commonly offered for autistic youth (with & without co-occurring conditions).
- Apply the skills needed for providing individualized recommendations.
