Epilepsy and Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part One

Release date: May 24, 2021,Expiration date: May 24, 2023,Description:,This activity provides expert insight about the co-occurrence of epilepsy in a discussion of ASD. Increased understanding of the children and adults with autism who experience seizures should be improved by virtue of educating about emerging genetic findings associated with this complex disorder.,Learning Objectives:,• Identify key clinical issues relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy,• Discuss selected important aspects of etiologies and pathogenesis of epilepsy related to ASD,• Recognize gaps in the clinical understanding and basic research relating to ASD and epilepsy