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Health Professions hosts case study focused on autism Tuesday evening
The College of Health Professions hosted its third interdisciplinary case study Tuesday evening in the University Union Potomac Lounge. The panel of students and professionals discussed issues related to autism. According to Lisa Crabtree, clinical assistant professor with the occupational therapy and occupational science department, there were roughly 120 students present for the case study.
Students from various disciplines, including psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language pathology were present along with genetic counseling students from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Teams of students examined three cases of children with autism following a panel discussion.
"The College of Health Professions has responded to the need to better prepare professionals who serve individuals with autism," Crabtree said. "The purpose was to learn some information about people with autism. That's why we had the panel discussion first."
The panel consisted of Linda Pearl, from Pathfinders for Autism, Linda Sindler, a nurse practitioner in the Dowell Health Center and Michelle Turnof from Joyful Wisdom Enterprises.
The speakers each gave a brief presentation and some students followed with questions. The most common topic however, was issues that families with children or adult children with autism face. The discussion shed light on the struggles that these people face on a daily basis.
"This is a big deal. It's a huge issue for people," Charlotte Exner, dean of the College of Health Professions, said.
As the teams of students examined specific cases, they received help from Towson faculty and other experts in the field. Students examined cases of three children with autism, "exploring biomedical, psychosocial, cognitive, and communication issues faced by the child and adolescent at home, in school, and in the community," Crabtree said.
-- Ashley Rabe
Emergency Prep drill to take place Friday afternoon at Burdick Hall
The College of Health Professions hosted its third interdisciplinary case study Tuesday evening in the University Union Potomac Lounge. The panel of students and professionals discussed issues related to autism. According to Lisa Crabtree, clinical assistant professor with the occupational therapy and occupational science department, there were roughly 120 students present for the case study.
Students from various disciplines, including psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language pathology were present along with genetic counseling students from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Teams of students examined three cases of children with autism following a panel discussion.
"The College of Health Professions has responded to the need to better prepare professionals who serve individuals with autism," Crabtree said. "The purpose was to learn some information about people with autism. That's why we had the panel discussion first."
The panel consisted of Linda Pearl, from Pathfinders for Autism, Linda Sindler, a nurse practitioner in the Dowell Health Center and Michelle Turnof from Joyful Wisdom Enterprises.
The speakers each gave a brief presentation and some students followed with questions. The most common topic however, was issues that families with children or adult children with autism face. The discussion shed light on the struggles that these people face on a daily basis.
"This is a big deal. It's a huge issue for people," Charlotte Exner, dean of the College of Health Professions, said.
As the teams of students examined specific cases, they received help from Towson faculty and other experts in the field. Students examined cases of three children with autism, "exploring biomedical, psychosocial, cognitive, and communication issues faced by the child and adolescent at home, in school, and in the community," Crabtree said.
-- Ashley Rabe
Emergency Prep drill to take place Friday afternoon at Burdick Hall
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