256637 Infant Examination - An Early Peek at Autism and Developmental Delay

Monday, October 29, 2012

Glen Steele, OD FCOVD , Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
The first signs of autism often appear in the first year of life. As InfantSEE® providers, optometrists have the unique opportunity to recognize those babies at risk for autism. This course will assist you in the identification of the early signs and symptoms of autism and provide guidance in the development of a management plan when the signs and symptoms are present. The course will include ways to develop a referral network and other resources.

Learning Areas:
Communication and informatics
Provision of health care to the public
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
Provide a description of the early markers for autism and developmental delay and their link to vision.

Keywords: Vision Care, Maternal and Child Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been invovled with the care of infants and young children for 42 years including Pediatric Chief of Service at SCO
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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