PsychEd Episode 23: Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Melanie Penner, Dr. Yona Lunsky and Dr. Mitesh Patel

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with not one, not two but THREE experts in the field: Dr. Melanie Penner (Developmental Pediatrician at Holland-Bloorview), Dr. Mitesh Patel (Forensic and Child Psychiatrist at CAMH) and Dr. Yona Lunsky (Psychologist at CAMH)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The learning objectives for this episode are as follows:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By the end of this episode, you should be able to…</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have an understanding of the neurobiology and epidemiology of autism</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tailor their diagnostic interview for autism in a way that improves accuracy and is empathic</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have familiarity with the impact of autism on people and their families and the interdisciplinary and biopsychosocial approaches involved in caring for people with autism</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Host(s): Dr. Alex Raben (PGY5), Dr. Sabrina Agnihotri (PGY1) </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced by: Dr. Alex Raben (PGY5), Dr. Sabrina Agnihotri (PGY1), Weam Sieffien (CC3) and Dr. Gurnaam Kasbia</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guest experts: Dr. Melanie Penner, Dr. Mitesh Patel and Dr. Yona Lunsky</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode infographic by Weam Sieffien (CC3) and Dr. Nikhita Singhal (PGY1)</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Psynopsis/2020-Vol42-1/index.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Psynopsis/2020-Vol42-1/index