Webinar, July 15th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The Coffee Convo presentation series is presented by the Lurie Center for Autism. Coffee Convo presentations are offered monthly. All events are conducted virtually, free of charge, and open to the general public.
* According to https://autismawarenesscentre.com/autism-related-catatonia/, ” Autism-related catatonia affects 4 – 17% of the autism population. The onset, which is often gradual, is between the ages of 10 and 19. There is a deterioration in functioning, freezing episodes and other mobility, movement and speech difficulties. There is also a shutdown phenomenon associated with it. You can see the symptoms on some days, but not others and in some situations, but not others. It can also occur in highly functioning, highly intelligent individuals on the spectrum. Catatonia in autism does not look the same as how it is described in the psychiatric condition. It does not have to be associated with schizophrenia and can present on its own or with other conditions.”
About the speaker:
* Chris McDougle, MD, is the Director for the Lurie Center for Autism.
Registration is required to https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Coffee-Convo—January-14.html?soid=1011356073328&aid=a2O4DgCyu44 or contact 781-860-1700 | LurieCenter@mgb.org 
