Dr. Lisa Settles
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Areas of Expertise
Biography
The main focus of my clinical work is on the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders across the life span. As the clinical director of the Tulane Center for Autism and Related Disorders (TCARD), I am dedicated to developing a multidisciplinary team to provide evaluations and treatment to children on the autism spectrum. Another goal of the clinic is to train the next generation of providers for working with individuals on the autism spectrum. My current position allows for collaboration with schools and other agencies to do community trainings on important topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
I am also part of a team of supervisors for the Pediatric-Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Service at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital. My primary role in training includes acting as the supervisor for the Pediatric Psychology Intern and teaching didactic series on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Psychological Testing/Assessment.
Education
Tulane University, School of Medicine
Tulane University, School of Medicine
University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
Articles
Autism in patients with propionic acidemia
Certain inborn errors of metabolism have been suggested to increase the risk of autistic behavior. In an animal model, propionic acid ingestion triggered abnormal behavior resembling autism. So far only a few cases were reported with propionic acidemia and autistic features. From a series of twelve consecutively diagnosed cases with propionic acidemia, we report on eight patients with autistic features.
Media Appearances
Teen who died in JPSO custody after outburst at business was developmentally disabled, manager says
Some insist on routine and predictability. Some are non-verbal while others speak constantly, said Dr. Lisa Settles, a child psychologist and clinical director of the Tulane Center for Autism Related Disorders. They may have trouble answering questions or conveying a problem, such as illness, sadness or fatigue.
