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Susan Ellen Levy

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Emeritus Professor CE of Pediatrics (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Committees for Protection of Human Subjects (IRB)
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
2716 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Office: 267-425-1109
Fax: 267-425-1054
Email: levys@chop.edu
Education:
AB (Biology)
Vassar College, 1974.
 MD (Medicine)
Medical College of Pennsylvania now Drexel Univ. School of Medicine, 1978.
 MPH (Master of Public Health)
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 2012.
Links
Center for Autism Research
Post-Graduate Training
Intern in Pediatrics, Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1978-1979.
 Resident in Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 1979-1981.
 Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 1981-1982.
 Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, John F. Kennedy Institute, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, 1982-1983.
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics, Diplomate, 1983.
 American Board of Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics, 2002-2012, 2002.
 American Board of Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics, 2012.
 Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) - Certified IRB Professional (CIP), 2020.
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Description of Research Expertise

Early identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - efficacy of multiple source methods of evaluation, stability of diagnosis. Epidemiology of ASD (risk factors and causes of ASD). Emerging clinical profile of ASD symptoms (and other DD) in young siblings of children with ASD. Use of novel (complementary and alternative medical) treatments for symptoms of ASD. Prevalence and impact of comorbid conditions such as obesity on children with ASD.

Description of Clinical Expertise

Diagnosis and evaluation of young children (preschoolers) with (or suspected of) autism spectrum disorder, using standardized methods of evaluation. Quality Improvement methodology to identify gaps in care and improve quality of care.
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Last updated: 08/23/2022
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