The Autistic Child

Dr. Michael Morrier, Assistant Director of the Emory Autism Center, gives tips and suggestions for parents and educators on how to help autistic children be the best they can be, with emphasis on early diagnosis, intervention, socialization and education.

The Emory Autism Center is a component of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. The program was opened in 1991 as a public, private and University collaboration. Since opening, the Emory Autism Center has become a national model for diagnosis, family support and innovative treatment, as well as a vital source of professional training.


"Early Signs"
1 min. 41 sec.



"What Symptoms Parents Should Watch Out For"
1 min. 49 sec.



"What Parents Should Do"
1 min. 37 sec.

"Early Diagnosis"
1 min. 47 sec.


"Affordable Treatment"
2 min. 04 sec.


"Social Deficits"
1 min. 43 sec.


"Social Skills"
1 min. 39 sec.


"Teaching and Learning"
1 min. 30 sec.


"Succeeding in School"
2 min. 30 sec.


"Aplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)"
1 min. 29 sec.


"Incidental Teaching"
2 min. 19 sec.


"The Benefits of an Academic Medical Center"
2 min. 19 sec.