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Podcast: Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
Episode: Autism: What We "Know," A Grand Rounds Talk by Dr. Mario Fierro
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Host Holly Wayment and the Department of Pediatrics bring us a recent grand rounds talk by Dr. Mario Fierro where he reviews how autism is defined under DSM‑5, explains core diagnostic areas (social/communication deficits and restricted/repetitive behaviors), and emphasizes age‑based interpretation and the spectrum of severity.
He covers screening (M‑CHAT), standardized assessments (ADOS, CARS), common comorbidities and risk factors (genetics, prematurity, congenital conditions), and practical considerations for clinicians and families.
He also discusses treatme...