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An Introduction to Autism BrainNet

I have the pleasure to introduce today’s speakers, Dr. David Amaral and Carolyn Hare.

Dr. Amaral is the scientific director of Autism BrainNet and the MIND Institute Autism Center of Excellence. He is a professor of psychiatry at UC Davis School of Medicine and he is engaged in interdisciplinary research into the causes and treatment of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. He is a nationally and internationally renowned authority in autism.

Carolyn Hare is Clinical Director for Autism BrainNet. She began her career in special education and eventually took a turn toward autism research. She is a certified tissue bank specialist and works directly with donor families.