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The ATF met
November 14, 2005 to begin review of current scientific research
related to causation, diagnosis, prevalence and treatment of autism
spectrum disorders.
Agenda
Presenters:
1. Geraldine Dawson
Representing the Autism Center of Washington
Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., is the founding director of the University of
Washington Autism Center, which is a NIH-funded multidisciplinary research
program on diagnosis, causes and treatment of autism. Dr. Dawson has been
a long term advocate for individuals with autism and their families,
having spearheaded efforts that led to the first insurance coverage
benefits for early autism treatment by a private company (Microsoft). She
testified before the U.S. Congress on behalf of individuals with autism in
a hearing that led to the passage of the Child Health Act of 2000, which
mandated NIH funding for several autism research and treatment centers
throughout the U.S. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of
Washington and is a Professor of Psychology at the UW.
Presentation
2. Riley Peters
Washington State Department of Health
Riley Peters is the manager of the Maternal and Child Health Assessment
Section at the Washington State Department of Health. He has a PhD in
epidemiology from the University of Washington. He also holds a master’s
in public administration with an emphasis in health administration from
the University of Southern California. He has worked in local and state
public health for over 20 years.
Presentation
3. Ilene Schwartz
Representing an expert in early intervention services
Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., serves in the role of Professor, Area of Special
Education, College of Education, University of Washington. Dr. Schwartz
has a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences, a Master’s Degree in Human
Development, and her Ph.D. in Child and Developmental Psychology. She has
worked with children with autism since 1978, and has spent the last 14
years at the University of Washington, where she currently directs the
Experimental Education Unit, a preschool program for young children,
including a number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Schwartz is also the principal investigator for a number of federally
funded grant projects involving the education of students with autism.
Presentation
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