Marcus Autism Center Grand Rounds 9/9/16
Location: 2nd Floor Bellsouth Conference Room
Obesity in children with ASD: Development of an interdisciplinary intervention for weight management
Featured Presenter
Kristen Criado, Ph.D.
Senior Psychologist, Pediatric Feeding Program
Marcus Autism Center
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Learning Objectives
Following the education, the learners will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence, impact, and potential causes of obesity in autism
- Identify ASD-specific adaptations to obesity treatment
- Discuss the role of pilot studies in establishing feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy
A light lunch will be provided to those who register by noon on Wednesday, September 7th.