Breakthroughs in Treatment for Autism
Intervene early and recognize the strengths that are already there
Clinical Expert: Catherine Lord, PhD
Catherine Lord, PhD, is the director of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, a joint project of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, in partnership with New York Collaborates for Autism. Here Dr. Lord explains how children with autism are benefiting from early therapy, improving social and communication skills, behavior, and academic success.
This article was last reviewed or updated on November 29, 2023.
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