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Literature review of vision links to early identificaiton of autism
Literature review of vision links to early identificaiton of autism
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
: 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM
The first signs of autism are shown to appear in the first year of life. There are visual links to many of the signs and symptoms shown in current research. Early identification of the early signs and symptoms of autism is essential. Optometrists have the unique opportunity to recognize babies at risk for autism and provide guidance in the development of a management plan when the signs and symptoms are present. The course will include protocol for assessment and development of a referral network along with other resources.
Learning Areas:
Advocacy for health and health educationImplementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Public health or related education
Learning Objectives:
Identify the vision characteristics linked to autism
Assess current protocols for evaluation
Design an assessment protocol to relate links
Keywords: Vision Care, Maternal and Child Health
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Professor of Pediatric Optometry for 43 years
Fellow - 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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