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Can Diet Really Improve Autism?

November 1, 2013

In recent years the autism diet has increased in popularity. But does it work? Dr. Jennifer Harrison Elder explains the evidence.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: DSM-5 Changes, Epidemiology, and Outcomes

June 1, 2013

Ulrick Vieux DO, MS, Bhavinkumar Gajera, MD, MPH, and Shaneel Shah, MD

Ulrick Vieux DO, MS Department of Psychiatry Columbia University Dr. Vieux has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity. Bhavinkumar Gajera, MD, MPH Department of Psychiatry Columbia University Dr. Gajera has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity. Shaneel Shah, MD Department of Psychiatry Columbia University Dr. Shah has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.

DSM-5, published in 2013, includes a new, all-encompassing category, “autism spectrum disorder” (ASD), which incorporates autism and a number of autism-related disorders, including Asperger’s syndrome.

Outpatient Psychiatric Care for Developmental Disabilities

June 1, 2013

Joshua Feder, MD

Josh Feder, MD Director of research, Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders Dr. Feder has disclosed that he received a small payment from Pfizer for psychopharmacology research in 2012. He is the medical director of Symplay, LLC, family games for autism. Dr. Balt has reviewed this article and found no evidence of bias in this educational activity.

ASD occurs in one out of 50 school children and at least 1% of older adults. About one third of people with developmental challenges have other mental health difficulties, and these patients are often referred to general outpatient psychiatric services for assessment and management.

Employment for Adults with Autism

June 1, 2013

Scott Standifer, PhD

Scott Standifer, PhD Clinical assistant professor, Disability Policy & Studies (DPS), University of Missouri Dr. Standifer has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.

Help your patients with autism and other developmental disabilities find compatible and fulfilling jobs with these great tips from Dr Scott Standifer, author of “Adult Autism & Employment: A guide for vocational rehabilitation professionals.”