When: THURSDAY—FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2—3, 2006
Where: UC DAVIS M.I.N.D. INSTITUTE

Concern is increasing that environmental toxins may play a significant role in abnormal neurodevelopment and may be associated with mental disorders in children. This course will describe evidence for this association, describe potential interventions to treat and protect children and discuss effective interventions to help remove neurotoxicants from our environment. The target audience includes physicians and other health care providers who work with children who have or are at risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.

At the end of the program, participants should be able to:


• Highlight and discuss the implications of several recent environmental toxicology studies suggesting a strong link with early neurodevelopmental abnormalities
• Explore the clinical implications of these studies for the treatment of autism
• Develop an action plan to further this line of research and pursue evidence-based advocacy to lessen risk and improve outcomes

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The UC Davis M.I.N.D. (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute is a unique collaborative center for research into the causes and treatments of autism, fragile X syndrome, learning disabilities and other neurodevelopmental disorders, bringing together parents, scientists, clinicians and educators. Over 250 faculty and staff ranging from molecular neuroscientists to pediatric specialists work together in the 110,000 square foot M.I.N.D. Institute complex especially designed to foster creative, integrative research.