Learn about emerging research on the effectiveness of cannabidivarin (CBDV) on irritability and repetitive behaviors in children with ASD. CBDV is a non-psychoactive chemical compound and does not cause a “high” – research suggests cannabis extract holds hope for treating autism symptoms based on the success it’s had reducing seizure activity.
About the speaker:
Eric Hollander, M.D. is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Director of the Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Program, and the Anxiety and Depression Program, at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Previously he served as the Esther and Joseph Klingenstein Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and was Director of the Seaver and NY Autism Center of Excellence in New York City. Before then he served as Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Learn more
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Addressing Symptoms of PANS and POTS Nutritionally
Vicki Kobliner MS RDN is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with years of expertise in applying a functional approach to nutrition. She develops individualized plans for clients
Self-Injurious Behavior – Q&A
Listen to this live Q&A as Lauren Moskowitz discusses self-injury and other challenging behaviors. To review Dr. Moskowitz’s previous talk on positive strategies for addressing anxiety and OCD, see here. Because this
Preconception and Prenatal Care – A Nutritionist’s Perspective
Vicki Kobliner, MSRD, discusses steps for optimizing preconception and prenatal health through good nutrition. She contextualizes the epidemic of chronic illnesses in children and underscores nutrition-based GI health and detoxification. The speaker
Implementing Dairy Free SCD for Individuals with Autism – P. Ferro, RN & R Prasad
Handouts for this presentation are available here Most children (and adults) with autism or ADHD also suffer from digestive issues ranging from constipation and reflux
Assessing and Treating Anxiety in ASD
Published: 10/14/2015 Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. John’s University. She received her B.S. from Cornell University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical
Help for Picky Eaters
No continuing education units were offered, but free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz at: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=bmd55ee10d4748fd Many children with autism spectrum disorders develop food selectivity, or