This is a compilation of Mental Health advice and support resources during #CoronavirusOutbreak massgeneral.org/psychiatry/gui…

Our T. Atilla Ceranoglu will present an update on clinical research with near infrared light treatment for improvement of core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder at #Synchrony2021 hosted by The BRAIN Foundation us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #autismawareness #Autism

Myths contribute to misdiagnoses: only manifests early in life? ADIS/ADOS is the only instrument? Neuropsych testing is gold standard? No.

Some symptoms of #autism decrease (stereotypes, visual regard), some persist (social reciprocity, language atypicality, ritualistic behs)

#autism diagnosis is increasing not only in the US, but globally, including Australia, S. Korea, UK...

changes in #Autism diagnostic criteria accounts only for a small increase in #Autism prevalence. Increased ability to diagnose is the key.

there are several checklists and scales measuring #autism, but clinical interview remains gold standard. #autism2017 #autismawareness

Pain may trigger sensory integration reactions in a child with #autism and trigger/provoke stereotypies or repetitive behaviors #Autism2017

Individuals with #autism do not lack empathy, but lack ability to express the feeling in response to empathy #autismawareness #autism2017

contrary to prejudice, #autism is NOT overrepresented in criminal justice system. #autismawareness

contrary to prejudice, #autism is NOT overrepresented in criminal justice system. #autismawareness #autism2017

Seizure disorders are more common in #autism eg. absence seizures are difficult to detect - can look like stereotypy #autism #Autism2017

Pain may trigger sensory integration reactions in a child with #autism & trigger/provoke stereotypies or repetitive behaviors #autismspeaks

Join our Feb online course on advanced #psychotherapy strategies - ow.ly/gL7R307Dyk0 - Code TW1 saves $50. #psychnursing #psychiatry

Day 2 of Autism Disorders Conference by #MGHBresslerProgram is underway. #autism #autismspeaks #Autism2017 #autismawareness

20,000+ neuroimaging manuscripts getting us closer to early identification, intervention. prevention of #Autism #autismawareness #Autism2017

Therapeutic services for #Autism can help reduce medication need in some children. #autismawareness #autism2017

Parent Training based on ABA helps reduce disruptive behavior and improve adaptive skills in #autism #autismawareness #autism2017

Upward data trend on number of people comtemplating #suicide - ow.ly/z7zg304nTPt - #mentalhealth #stopsuicide

Our new clinical study for youth with mood swings is now underway goo.gl/ogCG8n