Seizures in Autism Spectrum Disorders, An Overview
Dr. Hardy will discuss his extensive 30 year experience in evaluating and treating seizures in persons with autism. The general classification and the unique epidemiology of seizures in autism will be reviewed. Behavioral issues related to autism will be emphasized. Finally, treatments for epilepsy will be presented including nutriceutical as well as pharmaceutical therapies. The role of the ‘therapeutic trial’ will also be a focus of discussion with the risk of pharmaceutical treatment.
Paul Millard Hardy, MD, MD
Dr. Hardy is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry. He has held teaching appointments at Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine. A particular interest for him has been the recognition, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with autism and with occult subclinical seizures. Often these seizures are not properly diagnosed and they can contribute to cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral disturbances.
