Autism: Early Detection and Intervention in Infants and Young Children
Conference Introduction Course Description young girl with autismThis year’s conference will focus on topics regarding medical issues in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), early diagnosis of ASD, and intervention strategies and issues for school-aged children with ASD.

Target Audience This course is intended for physicians, educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, policy makers, parents, and social workers. Educational Objectives include the following:
  1. To describe current medical research in autism

  2. To define core symptoms of autism in very young children

  3. To provide practical information regarding intervention for children with autism