Approaches to Autism, Season 2, Episode 6: The Research Behind Evidence-Based Interventions

Jul 27

Connie Kasari, Ph.D., who is the current president of the International Society of Autism Research and a founding member of the Center for Autism Research and Treatment at UCLA, will share her expertise on the topic of novel, evidence-tested interventions for autism that can be implemented in community settings. Her recent projects include targeted treatments for early social communication development in at risk infants, toddlers and preschoolers with autism, and peer relationships for school aged children with autism. Dr. Kasari leads several large, multi-site studies and her work is central to the research driving today's autism treatments.

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Stephen Shore, Ed.D.

Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" and "too sick" for outpatient treatment, Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where his research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism.

Robert J. Bernstein, MA

Robert J. Bernstein, MA has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults on the autism spectrum. He developed his cognitive-based, developmental approach for more than thirty years with clients ranging from toddlers to older adults.

Connie Kasari, Ph.D.

Dr. Kasari is a founding member of the Center for Autism Research and Treatment at UCLA. Her research aims to development novel, evidence-tested interventions implemented in community settings.

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