Description

Brain Plasticity and Early Detection: Key Elements for Effective Intervention in Autism

An effective intervention begins at the right moment.
This in-person training will give you the keys to identifying early signs of autism and acting with an understanding of brain plasticity. An evidence-based approach designed to maximize therapeutic impact during the most sensitive stages of development.

Learning objectives

• The ability to identify early signs of autism with confidence and precision.
• A deep understanding of brain plasticity and how it shapes intervention outcomes.
• Tools to design and implement personalized, effective strategies that maximize developmental potential.
• Insight into the most sensitive periods of neurodevelopment and how to act at the right moment.

Early intervention can change the developmental trajectory of children with autism.
Understanding the brain’s plasticity allows professionals to respond proactively — turning knowledge into measurable impact.

Who is it for

This course is ideal for professionals interested in the latest neuroscientific advances applied to the clinical field of autism:

• Psychologists, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals.
• Anyone aiming to bridge the gap between neuroscience and daily clinical practice.

Program Content

• The neurobiological basis of early detection and brain plasticity.
• Interpretation of early behavioral and neurological markers in autism.
• Implementation of evidence-based intervention frameworks during sensitive developmental windows.
• Translation of neuroscientific research into clinical practice through case-based learning and applied methodologies.

Transform your practice

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Conduct informed, early identification of autism spectrum conditions.
• Design and adapt personalized, neurobiologically informed interventions.
• Apply cutting-edge neuroscientific insights to enhance therapeutic efficacy and clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the field of autism intervention.

Speaker:

Prof. FrédériqueBonnet-Brilhault

Psychiatrist and Professor of Physiology at the University of Tours. She directs the Child Psychiatry Center at CHU Tours and the EXAC-T Center of Excellence, as well as coordinating the Autism Resource Center (CRA) serving the Centre–Val de Loire region.

Member of the CHUT Board of Directors as Vice President for Research (since 2014) and of the HUGO General Assembly. She is an expert for the French National Health Authority (HAS) and an elected member of the National University Council (CNU), Section 4402 – Physiology. Since 2014, she has coordinated Axis II of the AVIESAN Autism Research Network (ITMO Neuroscience).

Her research aims to deepen understanding of autism through a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular genetics, clinical electrophysiology, and cognitive neuroscience. She has authored over 100 scientific articles, 18 book chapters, and co-edited two volumes on autism.

IMPORTANT: In the event that the minimum number of participants is not reached one week before the start of the course, registered attendees will be informed of the next steps

For any queries you can email us at: training@edai.eu