Enhancing Care: Multidisciplinary Conference on Managing Autistic Children's Complex Health Needs

Multidisciplinary Care of Autistic Children Conference

Date and Time: Friday, September 20, 2024 from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST

Location: Sturgis Hall - Westchester Behavioral Health Center

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The Multidisciplinary Care of Autistic Children Conference improve healthcare for autistic children with complex medical needs. This issue is often compounded by the lack of awareness and understanding among healthcare providers regarding these needs, leading to disparities in service delivery. Through participation at our program, physicians and health care professionals can gn a deeper insight into the unique needs and management strategies for autistic children, ultimately bridging the gap between healthcare provision and promoting equity.

Our panelists are specialists from various fields including psychology, child neurology, sleep medicine, genetics, gastroenterology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, nutrition, psychiatry, developmental pediatrics, and family navigators. Each expert will provide background information on their respective specialties and discuss referral criteria for further evaluation and care.

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Opening Remarks

• Speaker: Alycia Halladay, PhD

Overview of Autism Diagnosis Presentation

• Speaker: Cynthia Martin, PsyD

Clinical Aspects

• Referral guidelines

• Criteria for diagnosis

• Diagnostic testing overview

• Co-occurring developmental disabilities

• Neurologic conditions affecting autism

Sleep Disorders in Autistic Children

• Speaker: Arezou Heshmati, MD

Genetic Evaluations

• Speaker: Lakshmi Mehta, MD

Gastrointestinal Disorders and Autism

• Speaker: Thomas Ciecierega, MD

Feeding Issues Management

• Speech Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Nutritionist Overview

Psychiatric Conditions in Autistic Individuals

• Speaker: Pankhuree Vandana, MD

Developmental Services

• Insights from the CADB Team Members

Support and Community Resources

• Family Navigators Presentation

  • Lissbeth Santos

  • Ivelisse Ferreira

Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism

• Speaker: Alyson Gutman, MD

Closing Remarks

• Stephen Kanne, PhD

Additional Information

Disclosures and Content Validity

Learning Objectives

CECME Credits Avlable

Prerequisites for Participants

Cancellation Policy

Contact Us

Planning Committee Members

• Jennifer Bn, MD, PhD

• Monica Pozzuoli, MD, MPH

Conference Location

Weill Cornell Medicine Psychiatry

Payne Whitney Building

525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065

NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center

21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plns, NY 10605

Contact Information

For inquiries and further detls:

• Phone: 888 694-5700

We're committed to providing exceptional care, advancing biomedical discoveries, and educating future medical leaders at Weill Cornell Medicine.

We welcome you to join us in fostering understanding, improving healthcare practices, and making a positive impact on the lives of autistic children.

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