Instructor: Steven Eisenstein, MD
Autism is often discussed as a single diagnosis, but clinically, the presentation can be far more nuanced. In this webinar, Dr. Steven Eisenstein, a double-board certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist with more than 35 years of experience and a deep clinical focus on autism and complex neuropsychiatric disorders, will explore a more differentiated way of understanding autism across adolescents and adults.
Drawing from decades of clinical work, Dr. Eisenstein will examine the distinctions between autism’s grace, autism disorder, and autism syndrome, and discuss how root causes, pathogenesis, and neurobiological mechanisms may inform more personalized treatment strategies.
The session will also explore the clinical use of naltrexone, lacosamide, and benzodiazepines, including mechanisms of action, patient selection, and practical considerations for use in adults and adolescents, with discussion of trial considerations in children.
Learning Objectives
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between autism’s grace, autism disorder, and autism syndrome in clinical presentation.
- Describe potential root causes and pathophysiological mechanisms involved in autism disorder and autism syndrome.
- Explain the mechanisms of action of naltrexone, lacosamide, and benzodiazepines in the context of autism-related symptoms.
- Identify clinical considerations for using these medications in adults and adolescents, including cautious trial considerations in children.
All registrants will receive a link to watch the webinar recording post-event. Please note: Email reminders and replays are undeliverable to general emails (such as support@, info@ or admin@). This webinar recording will be available free for live attendees; attendees will be sent the recording link post-event. This webinar will remain free for the general public for two weeks post-webinar. After that point, the price increases to $19.
Steven Eisenstein, MD
Dr. Steven Eisenstein is a fully licensed physician who is a double-board certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist with more than 35 years of expertise in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. For the past 23 years, Dr. Eisenstein has focused on complex neuropsychiatric disorders and has fallen in love with the treatment for autism. He has developed a long-term safe and effective state of the art treatment management process that has dramatically improved the lives of countless individuals and their families.
Dr. Eisenstein earned his medical degree at the Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago and completed psychiatry residency training at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Dr. Eisenstein has had the privilege of working with a wide range of patients in different settings, including Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, and Central Virginia Training Center. He continues to collaborate with staff and treat clients in the outpatient clinics at Horizon and Crossroads community mental health centers. Dr. Eisenstein enjoys working primarily with adolescents and adults with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Throughout his career, Dr. Eisenstein has provided clinical evaluations and consultations and trained university students and professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
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