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The Orange County Asperger's Support Group
OCASG ONLINE: Psychiatrists Approach to Autism Treatment
OCASG ONLINE: Psychiatrists Approach to Autism Treatment
Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PST)
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Join us to learn about Psychiatrist's Approach to Autism Treatment featuring speaker Psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Koury.
About the Speaker
Dr. Koury is the Founder and Director of the Mind Health Institute, Newport Beach. He is a Board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist that seamlessly merges his impressive academic credentials with a warm and engaging demeanor. Dr. Koury is known for his thoughtful approach when it comes to using psychiatric medications and his decisions are always informed by current evidence-based standards. Dr. Koury is also committed to educating his clients and families about their treatment in order to assist them in making the best decision regarding their ongoing care.
Clinical Focus:
- Medication management for children, adolescents, and adults with a range of issues
- Psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults struggling with life transitional issues or mental illness
Certifications:
- Board certified in Psychiatry
- Board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
- Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryTraining:
- Harvard School of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute (Residency)
- New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia & Cornell Universities (Fellowship)
Appointments:
- Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Past President, Southern California Society of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Board of Directors, UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association
- National Committee (Lifelong Learning Committee), American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards:
- Orange County Physician of Excellence Award, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019
Other:
- Served as Chief Fellow, New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia & Cornell Universities
- Served as Chief Resident of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Service, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
- Served on National Committee (Family Committee), American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Previously taught psychopharmacology at Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education & Psychology in Malibu, CA
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