AUTISM & COMORBIDITIES

Thursday, April 28  |  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  |  Zoom

Autism can often come with other conditions called comorbidities. Comorbidities are one or more medical conditions that occur in an individual at the same time. Being diagnosed with a comorbidity is much more common in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than in the general population (Al-Beltagi, 2021). In fact, nearly 75% of children with Autism have another medical or psychiatric condition (“Conditions”, 2022).

Gastrointestinal problems, seizure disorders, genetic conditions, psychiatric illnesses and sleep disturbances are just a few comorbidities that can commonly exist alongside Autism. Comorbidities can contribute to problematic behaviors that parents and medical professionals mistakenly attribute to Autism. In addition, co-occurring conditions can appear at any time during childhood---some might not appear until later in adolescence or adulthood (“Conditions”, 2022).

Participants attending this webinar will:

• Learn about common comorbidities that can exist with Autism.
• Gain confidence in identifying problematic behaviors that can accompany a comorbidity.
• Discover the impact of comorbidities on behavior, learning and development in a person with Autism.
  
  

Meet the Speaker
Marie Trace, MD, is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. She completed her medical school, pediatric residency and fellowship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Trace specializes in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and management, ADHD and intellectual and learning disabilities. She sees patients at the North Olmsted Family Health Center and the Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation.

How do I attend?
There is no cost to attend the webinar, but registration is required. You will receive an email confirmation with a zoom link for the meeting.