On Sept 23, join pediatric gastroenterologist and autism specialist Dr. Timothy Buie for a live, free educational webinar focused on innovative strategies for recognizing and managing gastrointestinal disorders and related nutritional issues in children with autism.
Dr. Buie practices in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN), at MassGeneral Hospital’s Lurie Center for Autism, in Boston. The webinar is being sponsored by Nutrica North America, the maker of a hypoallergenic amino acid formula that will be discussed during the webinar.
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Time: 1 pm ET
At the conclusion of the webinar and Q&A, participants should be able to:
1. Recognize the prevalence of GI issues in children with autism and how these issues can be identified.
2. Describe common GI symptoms and potential nutritional deficits in children with autism.
3. Discuss assessment needs and management strategies for children who have autism
and GI and/or nutrition issues.
4. Identify ways in which an amino acid-based formula/semi- solid food may benefit these children.
Qualified health professionals can earn 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for attending.
Register, free of charge here (http://bit.ly/NLCWebinar0923).
Also stay tuned to this news column for an upcoming video series for parents and professionals featuring Dr. Buie’s clinical work and research on autism and gastrointestinal issues.