Early Detection of Autism
Description
This presentation will focus on the importance of developmental screening of young children. There is an understandable fear in pointing out developmental delays in infants and toddlers. The responsibility equally lies with the caregiver and the healthcare provider to address any delays.
Speaker
Gabriel Anzueto, MD, Fellow in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, Comer Children’s Hospital
Dr. Anzueto is a Fellow in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, Comer Children’s Hospital. He is currently working with children with ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Delays caused by various genetic syndromes including Downe Syndrome and Rett’s Syndrome; and with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Anzueto describes himself as follows: “I am a proud father of two young children, happily married to a Dietician native of Guatemala. I am passionate about giving all children a fair chance in reaching their full developmental potential. Through my background in Community Health and Public Health, I have learned that prevention and early access to care yield the most favorable outcomes. A long-term career goal of mine is to increase the availability of quality, up to date information about childhood development and behavior to minority populations in the United States as well as those in underdeveloped countries around the world.
Recorded on June 13, 2019