
Amid growing demand, primary care physicians find themselves on the front lines of autism detection and referral. Here’s what they need to know about new developments in care.

Shawn Murphy, vice president of the Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), is an experienced leader and certified project management professional with an impressive history of driving organizational growth in the information technology and services industries. Passionate about improving the human condition, she implements innovative ideas to improve patient care and education within communities. With her leadership and guidance, she has managed health information technology and financial management programs for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health and commercial enterprises. Shawn’s work in commercial satellite communications, telecommunications, clinical support systems, medical logistics and financial industries is testimony to her ability to leverage new, advanced technologies. A consummate project management specialist, she uses best practices to implement enterprise-level business process transformation, manage interagency systems interoperability, cybersecurity and software integration programs.

Amid growing demand, primary care physicians find themselves on the front lines of autism detection and referral. Here’s what they need to know about new developments in care.

There is no cure, but early detection and treatment may preserve visual health.

Early intervention is crucial, and so is collaboration among physicians to help young patients and their families.

Published: May 30th 2025 | Updated: