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About the Presenter
Celine Saulnier, Ph.D., is the Training Director for the Yale Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center, School of Medicine. Working with Drs. Fred Volkmar and Ami Klin, Dr. Saulnier specializes in the clinical and diagnostic assessment of children at risk for and with autism spectrum disorders.
Dr. Saulnier is actively engaged in research on ASD and is currently a Co-Phenotyping Principle Investigator of genetic markers for the Simons Simplex Collection. She also conducts research on adaptive skills deficits in ASD, particularly in higher functioning individuals. Dr. Saulnier has been a contributing author to The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2; Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers; the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders; and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2nd Edition. She has been awarded the Margaret L. Bauman, M.D. Award for Excellence in Serving the Autism Community: Distinguished Service Award.
Symposium Description
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) impact multiple areas of functioning and consequently demand a multidisciplinary approach to conceptualization, diagnosis, and intervention. Not only is there extreme variability within the autism spectrum, but across development as well. With both the diagnosis and awareness of ASD on the rise, there is a need for mental health practitioners to learn about the nature and course of ASD.
This symposium will help practitioners define ASD from infancy through young adulthood; identify, assess, and diagnose symptoms that change throughout development; and identify intervention strategies that are effective in addressing autism symptomatology within academic, therapeutic, or community contexts. This symposium will also present state-of-the-art research paradigms on ASD and provide opportunities for case presentation and discussion.
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Monday
Diagnostic differentiation
Current epidemiological statistics and etiological theories
Current research paradigms
Tuesday
Early detection
Current research
Helping families cope with diagnosis
Parent training, education, and advocacy
Wednesday
Speech, language and communication
Adaptive functioning, motor skills, and behavioral regulation
Diagnostic and psychiatric assessment
Differential diagnosis and comorbidity
Thursday
Educational placements and service
Speech, language and communication therapies
Social, play and peer intervention strategies
Friday
Psychological and emotional supports for therapy
Maladaptive and at-risk behaviors
Adaptive skills interventions
Vocational and life skills training
Complementary and alternative methods of intervention |
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