Approach to the “Tough Nut” Child with Autism

Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP

Some individuals with autism make steady developmental progress, while others plateau despite therapies. In this session, Dr. Dan Rossignol explores the medical factors that may contribute to slower progress, including metabolic, immune, neurological, and gastrointestinal differences. Families and caregivers will learn how individualized evaluations can identify treatable underlying conditions and explore evidence-based treatment approaches to support developmental progress.  What You’ll Learn:

  • Recognize common medical factors that may contribute to treatment resistance 
  • Learn how individualized evaluations can help identify treatable underlying conditions 
  • Explore evidence-based treatment approaches that may support developmental progress 

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