Susan Lynn Hyman, M.D.

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Dr. Hyman's research interests are:

1) Autism Spectrum Disorders and how they are similar and different to other developmental conditions;

2) Diet and Nutrition in Autism;

3) Medical Management of Children and Adolescents with Autism

Autism is a developmental disability with no known etiology or cure; most evidence suggests a genetic etiology. Little research to date has addressed diagnosis and management of medical disorders seen in children and youth with autism. In collaboration with the Autism Treatment Network (ATN), we are examining sleep, GI, and other medical comorbidities such as Down Syndrome. In addition, diet and nutrition related to wellness and treatment in autism. This extends to evaluation of taste and smell.

Specialty

Developmental Disabilities

Current Appointments

• Associate Professor - Department of Pediatrics (SMD)

Education
MD Medicine	Brown University	1979
ScB Biology	Brown University	1976

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Developmental Pediatrics Fellowship, Kennedy-Kreiger Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD	1982 - 1985
Residency in Pediatrics, North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC	1979 - 1982

Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral	2004 - Present
American Board of Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities	2001 - Present
American Board of Pediatrics	1985 - Present

Recent Journal Articles
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Burne, CW; Korvatska, E; Allen-Brady, K; Cook, EH Jr; Dawson, G; Devlin, G; Estes, A; Hennelly, M; Hyman, SL; McMahon, WM, Munson, J; Rodier, PM; Schellenberg, G; Stodgell, CJ: Coon, H. "Heterogeneous association between engrailed-2 and autism in the CPEA network". Am. J. Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet. 147B (2007): 187-93.
Bennetto, L; Kuschner, ES; Hyman, SL. "Olfaction and taste processing in autism". Biologic Psychiatr 62 (2007): 1015-21.
Hyman SL, Arndt T, Rodier PM. "Environmental Agents and Autism: Once and future associations". Int Jnl Mental Retardation Research and Reviews 30 (2006): 171-194.
Molloy CA; Morrow AL; Meinzen-Derr J; Dawson G; Bernier R; Dunn M; Hyman SL; McMahon WM; Goudie-Nice J; Hepburn S; Minshew N; Rogers S; Sigman M; Spence MA; Tager-Flusberg H; Volkmar FR; Lord C. "Familial autoimmune thyroid disease as a risk factor for regression in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a CPEA Study." Journal of autism and developmental disorders. 2006; 36(3):317-24.
Richler J; Luyster R; Risi S; Hsu WL; Dawson G; Bernier R; Dunn M; Hepburn S; Hyman SL; McMahon WM; Goudie-Nice J; Minshew N; Rogers S; Sigman M; Spence MA; Goldberg WA; Tager-Flusberg H; Volkmar FR; Lord C. "Is there a 'regressive phenotype' of Autism Spectrum Disorder associated with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine? A CPEA Study." Journal of autism and developmental disorders. 2006; 36(3):299-316.