Autism Think Tank Telehealth Consulting

The Autism Think Tank is a multidisciplinary team of distinguished medical experts in autism who work collaboratively with families and physicians to identify and treat the underlying biological and physiological issues exacerbating the symptoms of autism.

Using videoconferencing technology, our team of medical specialists partner with parents and physicians to provide guidance in developing a cohesive plan of care addressing the complicated medical comorbidities of autism.

Through individual case presentations, our experts guide physicians treating children and adults with autism whose complex needs are beyond the scope of typical experts in the field.

The Autism Think Tank team is comprised of experts in:

Neurology
Gastroenterology
Allergy/Immunology
Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology
Pain Management
Neuropsychology
Developmental Pediatrics
Genetic Disorders
Clinical Nutrition

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The Autism Think Tank is eliminating the need for costly medical travel while educating physicians around the world with the latest evidenced-based best practices for treating the complicated medical comorbidities of autism. Using videoconferencing technology, even families in rural and underserved areas around the globe can have access to our Autism Think Tank experts.

Treatment for Medically Complex Autism

Individuals with medically complex autism are often non-verbal making it difficult for parents and physicians to recognize symptoms of medical conditions. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to self-injurious (self-mutilation) and violently aggressive behaviors often secondary to unidentified sources of pain.

These conditions can include:

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Seizure Disorders
Polypharmacy (medication cocktails)
Sleep Disorders
Metabolic Disorders
Food Allergies
Asthma/Eczema
Seasonal Allergies
Pain of Unknown Origin

Aggressive behavior can result in:

unnecessary pharmaceutical treatment
traumatic emergency room visits
missed school and therapy
physical restraints in school
caregivers being seriously injured in the home
ineffective behavioral intervention
admission to psychiatric hospitals where sedation, rather than medical treatment, is the standard of care

Is the Austim Think Tank program right for you?

FOR FAMILIES:

Is your child’s autism complicated by…

Constipation or diarrhea?

Difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep?
Self-injury or aggressive behaviors?
Body rashes or allergies?
Poor responses to medications?
Pain of unknown origin?
Atypical genetic disorders?
Uncontrolled seizures?
Is your child being homeschooled because of behavioral issues?

FOR PHYSICIANS:

Do you have with a complex patient who…

Has difficulty communicating pain?
Is difficult to manage behaviorally?
Has atypical presentation of medical symptoms?
Responds poorly to pharmaceutical treatment?
Has complex needs in more than one area?
Has unusual lab findings or genetic reports?
Needs specialized care not available in your local area?

If you think your child/patient could benefit from the Autism Think Tank, contact us for a free screening to determine eligibility or to be matched with one of our programs.

The Autism Think Tank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which subsidizes the cost of the Autism Think Tank medical videoconference for all families.

The Consultation

After an initial screening to determine eligibility, five Autism Think Tank medical specialists are selected to consult in the videoconference. Our specialists share their expertise and resources with the individual’s parents and their participating physician and collectively develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the latest evidenced based best practices.

Prior to the consultation, the Autism Think Tank experts review all medical records, videos, IEPs, therapy, and behavior reports, while also considering the psychosocial effects of the circumstances on the entire family.

The Autism Think Tank does not provide direct patient care. Rather, during this 60-minute telehealth consultation, one cohesive plan of care is created to be carried out with the family’s local specialists and is guided by their participating physician.

Following an Autism Think Tank Telehealth Consultation, a comprehensive report and case management are provided to support the family and participating physician who helps to coordinate with local specialists to carry out the suggested plan of care.