Research
Minds Behind the M.I.N.D.
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Fostering Community Partnerships
Presenter: Robin Hansen, M.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute CEDD
Date: January 27, 2010
Length: 55:04
Synopsis: Dr. Hansen discusses the goals of the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD) and its efforts to both improve services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders and provide a forum for community input in areas of training, service and community advocacy.
Individual Differences in Autism: Developmental Outcomes and Treatment Response
Presenter: Peter Mundy, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: October 28, 2009
Length: 57:33
Synopsis: Dr. Mundy presents an overview of current research and theory on the nature of individual differences and diagnostic subgroups in autism. His research findings help parents and professionals understand how executive functions and temperament contribute to individual differences in autism.
Interactions Between Biology and Environment in ADHD
Presenters: Julie Schweitzer, Ph.D., Catherine Fassbender, Ph.D. & Lisa Lit, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: July 16, 2009
Length: 1:13:58
Synopsis: ADHD is frequently referred to as a biologically-based disorder, yet it is clear that various environmental factors influence how the disorder is expressed. Dr. Schweitzer and her team review how cue types and rewards can affect cognitive functioning, exploration, hyperactivity and self control in children and adults with ADHD. They also discuss how environmental context interacts with brain functioning to produce problematic behavior, but can also be used to improve behavior in home and school settings.
Immunologic Abnormalities in ASD & Convergence of Genetic and Environmental Mechanisms Conferring Autism Risk
Presenters: Daniel Braunschweig, Isaac Pessah, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: April 16, 2009
Length: 1:32:00
Synopsis: Dan Braunschweig discusses the current research regarding the immune abnormalities found in children with autism and their potential correlation with the development of autism. Dr. Pessah focusses on how certain genetic markers may make the body more susceptible to certain environmental triggers which could cause developmental problems like autism.
What We Learn About Autism from Studying Fragile X Syndrome
Presenters: David Hessl, Ph.D., Lisa Cordeiro
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: Jan 22, 2009
Length: 54:22
Synopsis: Individuals with autism and fragile X syndrome share many symptoms and there may be common neurobiological abnormalities underlying these symptoms. Dr. Hessl will share recent findings from his laboratory and others focusing on this topic and discuss implications that the overlapping features may have for the treatment of both conditions.
Three Disorders, One Explanation? The Case of Cognitive Impairments in Fragile X Syndrome, Turner and Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Presenter: Tony Simon, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: Oct 16, 2008
Length: 1:07:28
Synopsis: Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion, Turner, and fragile X syndromes are different genetic disorders producing weakness in visuospatial, visuomotor and numerical cognition. 7 to 14 year old children with these disorders were studied to see if a common mechanism might be at work. Dr. Simon will present results from experimental cognitive and brain imaging studies that explain how children with these disorders think about space, time and number and suggest designs for therapeutic interventions.
Cortisol: A Clue into the Rhythms and Reactions of Children with Autism
Presenter: Blythe Corbett, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: July 17, 2008
Length: 1:40:47
Synopsis: Cortisol is often referred to as “the stress hormone” because it is secreted during the “fight or flight” response and it is involved in various stress-related changes. Learn more about the work of a M.I.N.D. Institute researcher who is investigating cortisol as a biological marker of stress and dysregulation in children with autism. The presentation will include recent findings and comparisons of cortisol to social and emotional behavior, brain structure and function, and the symptoms of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: Diagnosis, Current Research, and Treatment Options
Presenters: John Brown, Ph.D., Marjorie Solomon, Ph.D., MBA, & Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: April 17, 2008
Length: 1:36:16
Synopsis: In this "Minds Behind the M.I.N.D." session, three clinicians and researchers who are experts in HFA and Asperger's syndrome discuss the distinctions between these two disorders and other types of autism. They also address the best ways to support and maximize the success of children and adults living with these diagnoses.
Fragile X: A Family Affair
Presenters: Paul Hagerman, M.D.,Ph.D. & Randi Hagerman, M.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: January 17, 2008
Length: 1:41:28
Synopsis: It's hard to imagine, but defects in a single gene can cause mental impairment in children, premature ovarian failure in women and dementia in older adults. That gene -- the fragile X gene -- is the research focus of two M.I.N.D. Institute investigators who are leading the way in discovering the molecular foundations of and new treatments for the broad spectrum of fragile X-related disorders. Hear more about what their work has revealed about the causes and outcomes of fragile X syndrome, their plans for new treatment trials and the benefits of their discoveries for understanding neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders
A Window into the Minds of Children and Adults with ADHD
Presenter: Julie Schweitzer, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: October 18, 2007
Length: 1:24:48
Synopsis: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is the most common childhood psychiatric disorder, affecting daily life and functioning for 3 to 5 percent of school-aged children in the United States. ADHD is a chronic, lifelong illness requiring long-term treatment strategies.
Uncovering the Mysteries of Autism
Presenters: David G. Amaral, Ph.D., Sally Rogers, Ph.D., Robin Hansen, M.D., Christine Wu-Nordahl, Ph.D., Judy Van de Water, Ph.D.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: July 19, 2007
Length: 1:47:10
Synopsis: Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that it affects those diagnosed with it in a wide variety of ways. By identifying the variations on the autism spectrum, better treatment and diagnostic practices will emerge. Discover what the Autism Phenome Project is doing to help define the various types of autism, while ultimately lead to a better understanding of causes, treatments and preventions.
Integrative Medicine: Considering Biomedical Treatments
Presenter: Robert Hendren, D.O.
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: April 19, 2007
Length: 1:42:45
Synopsis:Parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, often need to consider a bewildering array of possible biomedical treatments for their child. Learn about the benefits that nutrition and medication coupled with conventional medicine can offer to treat a child with these disorders. In addition, you will learn about innovative biomedical techniques being researched at the M.I.N.D. Institute.
New Developments in Early Identification and Intervention
Presenters: Sally Rogers, Ph.D. & Laurie Vismara, Ph.D., BCBA
Affiliation: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Date: January 18, 2007
Length: 1:39:49
Synopsis:Identifying developmental disorders in children at the early stages of development is crucial. Applying a treatment plan during the early years of development will increase the chance for positive outcomes as the child continues to grow. Discover the newest breakthroughs in early identification and intervention strategies.
