What you'll learn in this expert session
If you think the incidence of autism diagnosis among children seems to be increasing exponentially, you're right. Today, more than one in 36 people are diagnosed with the condition, compared to one in 150 people, 25 years ago. In this presentation, A/Prof Daryl Efron will deliver clinically relevant insights into autism spectrum disorder, including how it presents across developmental stages, common comorbidities, and how treatment priorities evolve over time.
About the Expert
A/Prof Daryl Efron
A/Prof Daryl Efron is a Paediatrician who has worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne for 30 years. He currently holds appointments as a general Paediatrician in the Department of General Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Associate Professor in the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, and Senior Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
A/Prof Efron is actively involved in research to improve treatments for children with developmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, and Tourette syndrome.
He cares for children with a wide range of health concerns, from babies to teenagers, and enjoys collaborating with families to develop creative solutions to challenging problems.
