Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Role of Public Health
Thursday, April 17, 2008- Thursday, April 17, 20083:00 p.m. Eastern - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Webcast
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and CityMatCH present Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health Conference Series: Sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau & CDC National Center on Developmental Disabilities Prevention.
Goal
To increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and highlight opportunities for public health professionals to play a role in helping those affected to reach their full potential.
Participants will gain knowledge of :
- Autism spectrum disorders and their impact on children and families
- CDC's ongoing surveillance and research in the area of autism spectrum disorders
- CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign and related resources
- The important roles public health can play in increasing dialogue about important developmental milestones, identifying children at risk for ASDs, and connecting children and families to appropriate early intervention.
Speakers
Dr. Catherine Rice, PhD
Lead Health Scientist and Surveillance Team Lead
Developmental Disabilities Branch, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
Katie P. Kilker, MPH, CHES
Health Communication Specialist
Prevention Research Branch, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
Dr. Paul Carbone, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
Register at: http://webcasts.naccho.org/session.php?id=1307
Questions? Please contact Erin Cox[email protected]