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Biography

Dr. Margaret L. Bauman is a distinguished pediatric neurologist and research investigator who has been a pioneer in the study and treatment of autism for the past twenty- five years. One of the world's foremost physicians in this field, she is highly respected for the outstanding clinical care she provides, as well as for her research and teachings in the domain of developmental disorders. Dr. Bauman's dedicated career is best exemplified in her establishment and development of The Autism Research Foundation (TARF), The Autism Research Consortium (TARC), The Lurie Center for Autism and The Autism Treatment Network (ATN.

The Lurie Center for Autism is a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic program for children, adolescents and adults with autism and associated neurological disorders founded by Dr. Bauman in 1981 as LADDERS (Learning and Developmental Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services).  The Lurie Center for Autism provides a true team approach to the cohesive evaluation and treatment of each patient, while including parents as key team members.

Under Dr. Bauman's leadership, The Lurie Center for Autism has continued to expand its delivery of services to those on the autism spectrum and now includes team expertise in the specialties of neurology, psychiatry, psychopharmacokinetics, gastroenterology, genetics, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental pediatrics, behavioral psychology and neuropsychology with additional specialties addressed by consultants. Together these professionals provide each patient with an individualized program from evaluation to an array of comprehensive services and treatments necessary for the child/adult to reach his/her maximum potential.

Research

Since l983, Dr. Bauman's research has focused on autism spectrum disorders. She has completed and published many research studies including but not exclusively related to neuroanatomical abnormalities in early infantile autism, developmental neuroanatomy, clinical outcome in children with infantile apnea, learning disabilities, Rett's Syndrome, early identification of developmental disabilities outcomes in younger siblings of autistic children, the role of mitochondrial disorders in autism, the relationship of aggression and self-injurious behavior and the presence of gastrointestinal disorders in autism, and the potential benefit of AR-Baclofen in the treatment of autistic children.

Publications

View my most recent publications at PubMed

Autism: Not just a child's disorder

MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Margaret Bauman, MD, advocates for those with autism – at any age.

A generous gift

MGH Hotline 08.28.09 Many associate autism with children, but the complex disorder is a lifelong condition affecting a growing population of adults.

In General: 05.20.11

In General awards and honors

Three Decades and Counting: Margaret Bauman, MD, Honored for Contributions to Field of Autism

Pediatric neurologist Margaret Bauman, MD, recently received a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the field of autism.

Lurie Center for Autism receives $10 million in gifts

The Lurie Center for Autism receives two gifts of $5 million to support research and operations.