NJACE Speaker Series - Autism: Who, When, and Why

This talk explored the science behind autism, focusing on questions commonly asked by families and healthcare providers. Dr. Hyman discussed:

• Who is at risk? We delved into the factors that may increase the likelihood of developing autism.
• When and how can autism be identified? We discussed the study of the symptoms of autism, both from a clinical (observational) and neurobiological (brain-related) perspective, and how researchers use that to better understand potential causes of autism.
• Why does autism happen? We explored the latest research on the genetic and biological factors that may contribute to autism. While we still have much to learn, we also discussed promising areas of future research that may lead to a better understanding of this complex condition.