DESCRIPTION
Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often co-occur in the same individuals and within families. This appears to be due to common risk factors, such as polygenetic risks from multiple genes, or rare genetic risk factors with a strong effect. However, there is also strong within-family and between-individual diversity, where the same risk rare factor is associated with, for example, a severe clinical phenotype of autism combined with ADHD and/or intellectual disability in one person, and a rather mild subclinical phenotype in another person in the same family. This could be explained by modifying effects of genetic background, and also of the immune system and the gut microbiota.
This webinar explores the common and distinct risk factors of these neurodevelopmental disorders and modifying factors. Common and distinct neural underpinnings will be discussed, using data from large sample MRI studies. These findings will also draw implications for clinical management and treatment.
LEARNING GOALS
- Genetic characteristics of co-occurring autism and ADHD
- Understanding how these genetic differences impact individuals differently
- Improving overall levels of function and reducing burden by targeting ADHD
MODE OF DELIVERY
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Parents/Caregivers
- Teachers/Educators, Therapists and other Professionals
working with/caring for Youths and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
FEES AND SUBSIDIES
Full fee: S$32.60 per participant
(inclusive of GST and handout materials)
For group registration of 10 pax and above, please email to Tan Qiu Quan (qiuquan.tan@autism.org.sg).
REGISTRATION LINK
https://learningacademy.autism.org.sg/course-detail.php?eventtemplate=67-understanding-the-genetics-of-autism-and-adhd-and-its-impact-on-behaviour-and-management&event=715