Teachers College and
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University
present
Mind and Body in Autism
Friday April 11 & Saturday April 12, 2008
Millbank Chapel, 525 W. 120th Street, New York, NY
The Center for Opportunities and Outcomes for People with Disabilities at Teachers College, Columbia University and the Developmental Neuropsychiatry Program for Autism and Related Disorders at the Columbia University Medical Center present a two-day conference at Teachers College, Columbia University that brings together an interdisciplinary panel of experts including educators, psychologists, pediatricians, child psychiatrists, pediatric neurologists to encourage collaborative consideration of strategies for addressing the challenges facing persons with autism and their families.
The first day will focus on approaches to understanding and addressing the educationally relevant characteristics of autism. The second day will focus on the genetics of autism, approaches to the pediatric office screening and evaluation for autism, and psychopharmacological issues in treatment.
This Conference is designed to foster dialogue between diverse disciplines and promote the development of integrated models for tailoring educational, psychological and medical interventions to better serve children with autism and related disorders and their families.
Ideally suited for:
- Educators
- Pediatricians, Child Psychiatrists, Pediatric Neurologists
- Psychologists
- Other Health Care Professionals
- Parents and Caregivers
- Those interested in learning about current research in autism
The New York City Department of Education offers professional development credit
(P-Credits) for these courses. If you are an NYC teacher or administrator, visit www.nyaspdp.org for more information
