Recognition and Management of Gastrointestinal (GI) and Nutritional Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Event date: 9/23/2014

Please join speaker Dr. Timothy Buie, Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Lurie Center for Autism; Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and Harvard Medical School for a free one hour presentation on the recognition and management of GI and nutritional issues in children with ASD.

• Recognize the prevalence of GI issues in children with ASD and how these issues may be identified. 
• Describe the most commonly occurring GI symptoms and potential nutritional deficits in children with ASD. 
• Discuss assessment needs and management strategies for children with ASD and GI and/or nutrition issues. 
• Identify 2 ways in which amino acid-based formula/semi-solid food may be indicated for children with ASD with GI and/or nutrition issues.