PREP Audio - Autism: A Discussion With Experts
August 2007, Volume 2, No. 8

Autism: A Discussion With Experts

Autism: A Discussion With Experts

Learning Objectives

  • To recognize the scope and rate of autism and autism spectrum disorder.
  • To identify the cluster of symptoms that arouse concern in this disorder.
  • To understand Asperger syndrome.
  • To review the neurobiology and available functional imaging in autism.
  • To discern the possible comorbitities of autism.
  • To interpret the statistics of recurrence rates.
  • To determine appropriate behavioral and pharmacologic interventions.
Autism: A Discussion With Experts

Simon Baron-Cohen, PhD

Dr. Baron-Cohen disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Autism: A Discussion With Experts

Susan L. Hyman, MD, FAAP

Dr. Hyman disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Autism: A Discussion With Experts

Catherine E. Rice, PhD

Dr. Rice disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.