UHCL Fall Autism Series Kick Off: September 18

[Guest guest]

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) Center for Autism and Developmental

Disabilities presents its Community Speaker Series

Kick-Off Lecture Saturday, September 18th, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm,

Room 1100, Student Services Building, University of Houston, Clear Lake

An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Current Treatments for

Behavioral and Emotional Problems in ASD

Presenters: Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral

Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School, and Quintero, Ph.D.,

Assistant Deputy Director , MHMRA

Drs. Deborah A. Pearson and Quintero will provide an overview of autism

spectrum disorders, proposed etiologies of ASDs, and common emotional and

behavioral problems seen in children and adolescents with ASDs. They will also

present an overview of current interventions for these behavioral and emotional

problems. Specific therapies that will be examined include medication

management, psychotherapy, family therapy, complementary and alternative medical

treatments, behavioral interventions, and social skills training.

A complimentary hot-dog lunch will be provided by UHCL and the Space

Center Federal Credit Union.

There is no charge for the lectures but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve

a space: Autismcenter@.... UHCL is located at 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston,

TX 77058