Conference Chairman: Dilip Karnik, M.D.
| 7:45 – 8:15 a.m | Check-In PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast is not provided |
| 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. | Opening remarks by Bob Bonar, President and CEO. |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | General Concept of Autism William Streusand, M.D. Explain the historical evolution of Autism and the most current findings regarding the neurobiology and causes. |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | When to Suspect Autism, and How to Diagnose Ann Levine, Psy.D. Identify the earliest signs of Autism, the DSM IV diagnostic criteria, and the most current diagnostic tools used to make a differential diagnosis. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Q+A |
| 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Behavioral Approaches in Academic Setting for Children with Autism Mark O’Reilly, Ph.D. Explain the basic principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis and other behavioral management techniques. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is not provided. There are many options for dining near Dell Children’s Medical Center and at the hospital cafeteria. Please check the event web page for dining options nearby. |
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| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Role of Occupational and Speech Therapies in Autism Mindy L. Granberry, M.A., CCC-SLP and Emily Rasco, O.T.R. Identify the role of Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy in treatment of Autism and explain basic therapeutic approaches for improving daily functioning in autistic patients. |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | New and Futuristic Therapies for Autism Dilip Karnik, M.D. Explain the most recent research discoveries in diagnosis and treatment of Autism. |
| 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Q+A |
| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Medical Therapies in Autism and Role of Complementary Alternative Therapies Jane A. Ripperger Suhler, M.D. Identify the scientific basis for medical practices in the treatment of Autism. Explain the controversial alternative therapies. |