Maine CDC Autism Conference: Autism 101

Maine CDC Autism Conference 2009
Autism 101, First signs and symptoms, Maine’s new screening tool, how and when to refer for specialized diagnostics, how a diagnosis is made, AAP Autism Toolkit, diagnostic and therapeutic services in Maine.
Introduction of Speakers by Dora Mills, MD, MPH




Autism 101
Early Identification and Autism Prevalence
Nancy Cronin, Coordinator of the PDD Systems Change Initiative




Autism 101
Common understanding of what children with autism look like
Mary Ellen Gellerstedt, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Eastern Maine Medical Center




Autism 101
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Victoria Dalzell, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
Maine Medical Center



Autism 101
Developmental Screening in the Office
Donald Burgess, MD, FAAP



Autism 101
Diagnostic and Medical Evaluation, Intervention and Office Visits for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Carol Hubbard, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Maine Medical Center



Autism 101
Questions from the Audience




Next Session:
Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Co-Morbidities in Autism by Tim Buie, MD