Autism Symposium Schedule

Objectives

Provide attendees with an update on autism genetics
Discuss current advances in autism research
Discuss the biological, psychological and social aspects of intervention for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults affected with autistic syndromes
Provide the historical background, treatment components and implementation of Pivotal Response Training (PRT)

Program

Time	Topic/Activity
9:00-9:30AM	Registration
9:30-9:40AM	Introductions
9:40-10:30AM	The Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders Abha R. Gupta, MD, PhD
10:30-11:00AM	Questions and Answers
11:00-11:10AM	Break
11:10-12:00PM	Research Update: A Quantitative Approach to Discovery of the Origins of Autism John N. Constantino, MD
12:00-12:30PM	Questions and Answers
12:30-1:15PM	Lunch
1:15-2:10PM	Treatment of Autism Over the Life Course: Critical Components of Biopsychosocial Intervention John N. Constantino, MD
2:10-2:40PM	Questions and Answers
2:40-2:50PM	Break
2:50-3:40PM	Pivotal Response Training for Children with Autism: What It Is and How To Do It Laura Schreibman, PhD
3:40-4:10PM	Questions and Answers
4:10-5:00PM	Panel Discussion Drs. Gupta, Constantino and Schreibman