Event
Sex Differences in Autism
Presented By
Dr. Kanne is the Director of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain at Weill Cornell Medical School. In addition to publishing in the areas of autism, Dr. Kanne has also published in the areas of cognitive neuropsychology, history of neuropsychology, and pediatric traumatic brain injury.
About the Event
In this presentation, the historical literature and past theories underlying sex differences in autism will be reviewed. Several new findings will then be presented in the areas relevant to the core symptoms of autism, such as social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors, as well as a deeper look at camouflaging.
Learning Objectives
- Critically review the extant sex differences literature to improve the clinical care of autistic individuals
- Differentiate the phenotypic and clinical presentations of autistic girls and boys in the area of social communication
- Distinguish sex difference in the areas of restricted areas of interest in autistic individuals
About the Visiting Professor Lecture Series
The Child Mind Institute Visiting Professor Lecture Series invites leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health to talk about the latest research and treatment protocols. All events are open to the public. This year, all lectures will be hosted virtually over Zoom. In partnership with Northwell Health, continuing medical education (CME) credits for psychiatrists and continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists are available to registered course participants.
