Science AMA series: I’m Tristram Smith, Ph.D., of the University of
Rochester Medical Center. It’s Autism awareness month, so I’m here to
dispel some myths about Autism. Ask me anything!
Abstract
Hi Reddit! I’m Tristram Smith, Ph.D., professor of Neurodevelopmental
and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
I’ve been studying and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder for several
decades, and have written extensively on the effectiveness of early
behavioral interventions for children with ASD. I’ve also spent time
reviewing treatments for autism, many of which have not been studied
extensively. (Most recently, a colleague and I published a review
article that identified and catalogued a number of different treatments
based on their effectiveness in peer-reviewed literature.) I also
oversee a user-friendly website that provides capsule reviews on the
science behind various interventions. Ask me about early intervention
for ASD, myths about autism causes/treatment, or anything else! I’m
signing off for now, but I’ll leave a few links for people who want to
learn more! NIMH Autism Spectrum Disorder CDC Interactive Autism Network