A symposium on Autistic Spectrum Disorders was organized by Academic Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences to mark the 150th Anniversary of King Edward Medical University. This was the first function in University in this
A symposium on Autistic Spectrum Disorders was organized by Academic Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences to mark the 150th Anniversary of King Edward Medical University. This was the first function in University in this regards. Professor Zafarullah, Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical University was the Chief Guest on the occasion who highlighted the achievement of the University in recent years.
Professor Muhammad Riaz Bhatti and Professor Zafarullah, presenting shield and bouquet respectively to Dr. Waqar Azeem, from USA during symposium on Autism Spectrum Disorders organized by Academic Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences KEMU, Lahore.
Dr. Waqar Azeem who is the Medical Director, Riverview Hospital for Children & Youth, Connecticut, USA was the guest speaker on this occasion. He is also Associate Training Director, Yale Child Study Centre and Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Waqar Azeem presented the latest data regarding the diagnosis and management of Autism. The presentation was found very informative as Mayo Hospital is one of the hospitals in Pakistan having a dedicated Child & Family Psychiatry Department and lots of children with Autism are seen in the Department. The presentation was followed by lively discussion. Dr. Waqar Azeem is also collaborating with the department on different research projects regarding Autism and intellectual Disabilities.
Professor Muhammad Riaz Bhatti, Head of the Academic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at KEMU speaking at the occasion hoped that initiatives likes these will bring new knowledge and innovations in the field of child Psychiatry in our Country.