Autism: A look back and a look ahead

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April is known internationally as Autism Acceptance Month, providing an opportunity to think about and deepen our understanding of the complexities of this neurodevelopmental diagnosis and the varied lived experiences of people who have been diagnosed with autism.

Over the decades since autism was first described, there have been significant changes not only in how we diagnose autism, but also in our understanding of autism and its causes. To share this conversation during Autism Acceptance Month with Dr. Brad Schlaggar, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger is his guest: Dr. Rebecca Landa, Founder and executive director of the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation.

Learn More About Kennedy Krieger Faculty & Staff Members Featured in This Episode

Learn More About Kennedy Krieger Faculty & Staff Members Featured in This Episode

Bradley L. Schlaggar, MD, PhD

Bradley
Schlaggar
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MD, PhD

President and Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Landa, PhD, CCC-SLP

Rebecca
Landa
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PhD, CCC-SLP

Vice President, Executive Director for the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI)