256641 Infant Vision Examinations: An Early Peek at Autism and Developmental Delay

Monday, October 29, 2012

Glen Steele, OD FCOVD , Professor, Pediatric Service, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
The first signs of autism and developmental often appear in the first year of life. Optometrists have the unique opportunity to recognize those babies at risk for autism and developmental delay. 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:
Advocacy for health and health education
Other professions or practice related to public health
Public health or related education

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

Keywords: Health Communications, Infant Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Professor of Pediatric Optometry for 42 years at Southern College of Optometry - fellowship trained at the Gesell institute of Child Development
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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