Family Rounds A monthly series for parents and professionals March 21, 2013 ~ 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Davenport 4 Board Room, Salem Hospital Presenter: Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD Licensed Psychologist Neurodevelopment Center, MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center Dr. McNally is a licensed psychologist at the Neurodevelopment Center at MassGeneral for Children at NSMC. Dr. McNally has worked extensively with children and families affected by autism specturm disorder and other neurodevelopment disabilities in clinical, educational, and research settings. This presentation will provide an overview of 1) upcoming changes in the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders (including Pervasive Development Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, Autistic Disorder, and Asperger's Disorder), 2) psychological assessment, 3) evidence-based treatments, and 4) educational planning for children with autism spectrum disorders. Lectures are free and held the third Thursday of the month. Registration is necessary 978-354-2670 or ithomson@partners.org Stay in touch with us through the NSMC Facebook page and NSMC Twitter feed! |
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