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Agenda
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Join us for this Wisline featuring Tina Iyama, MD, as she
discusses her perspective of autism spectrum disorders. Dr.
Iyama is a developmental pediatrician, who has a special
interest in early diagnosis of developmental disorders,
including autism. She is an
Associate Professor in the University of Wisconsin Department
of Pediatrics, and has served children and families in this
capacity for over 25 years.
Dr. Iyama will discuss how the diagnosis of autism is made,
as well as other disorders on the autism spectrum. She will
describe the prevalence of other conditions frequently found
in association with autism, including cognitive disabilities
and seizure disorders.
The role of genetics in autism will be discussed, along
with other current theories about the basis of autism.
Therapeutic interventions, including evidence-based and
alternative strategies will be covered.
Finally, Dr. Iyama will encourage participants to consider
the difference between recovery and cure in children with
autism, as well as the long-term outlook for children with
these challenges.
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