You are invited to attend the KIDA/CHOC/UCI
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Dr. Lord is the Director of the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center. She received her Ph.D. in psychology and social relations from Harvard University. She, along with an international team, developed the leading autism diagnostic instruments used in practice and research worldwide. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview –Revised (ADI-R) are the international gold standard in the identification of autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Lord collaborates with colleagues around the world on the molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and phenomenology of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Her current research included early diagnosis of children with autism, the continued development and revisions of diagnostic measures, and neuroimaging studies. She's also known for a landmark study that involves following a large group of autistic children from toddlers through their teen years to track changes over time. |
Saturday June 6, 2009 9:00 am - Registration CHOC Children’s Hospital Wade Education Center Ambulatory Care Center Building Cost: $20.00 For mail RSVPs:KIDA 16832 Red Hill Ave. Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92606 Hosted by CHOC Neuroscience Institute, Sponsored by
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Dr. Lord is a world renowned clinical child psychologist, pioneering the development of diagnostic instruments for Autism. Her work has led to groundbreaking insights into the study and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders worldwide.
