4/27/2023 Grand Rounds

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Where have we gone in the decade since DSM 5?

Speaker:

Marilyn Augustyn MD, FAAP
Division Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center;
Professor in Pediatrics, Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine

In this presentation, Dr. Augustyn will discuss the state of Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2023. She will include the prevalence of ASD, how we make the diagnosis and what has happened with treatment. Further, she will examine the impact of COVID 19 on persons with ASD. Dr. Augustyn will discuss the benefits of partnering with general pediatric providers. She will help us look ahead at what is exciting in the future for the study and treatment of ASD.

Learning Objectives:
    1. Describe current knowledge and thinking about ASD in 2023.
    2. Describe the impact of COVID 19 on persons with ASD.
    3. Discuss anticipated future developments in the study and treatment of ASD.