The University of Missouri Medical School has honored autism specialist and pediatric gastroenterologist Timothy Buie with its 2015 Take Wing Award. The annual award honors a graduate for excellence in his or her chosen field of medical practice and research.
Dr. Buie is a pioneer in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in children with autism. He serves as the director of gastroenterology and nutrition at the Lurie Center for Autism at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children. The center is one of 14 sites in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN).
Dr. Buie has published a broad range of research papers and book chapters on the GI problems common among children with autism. He has also developed guidelines for healthcare providers in recognizing and addressing these issues.
Dr. Buie recently developed and co-produced the Autism Speaks online medical video series “Office Hours with Dr. Tim Buie,” featuring such topics as:
Autism and GI-related sleep disturbance
Exploring autism’s gut-brain connection
Follow the title links to view the videos and their accompanying Q&A’s with Dr. Buie.
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