Leon Eisenberg
Leon Eisenberg (pronounced: lee-on eye-sen-berg) is a renowned American psychiatrist and medical educator, best known for his contributions to the understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Etymology
The name "Leon" is of Greek origin, meaning "lion", while "Eisenberg" is a German surname, meaning "iron mountain".
Biography
Leon Eisenberg was born on August 8, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1946 and completed his residency in psychiatry at the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Eisenberg's work primarily focused on child psychiatry, with significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of ADHD and Autism. He is often credited with the first medical description of ADHD, and his research has greatly influenced the way these disorders are diagnosed and treated today.
Related Terms
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Psychiatry
- University of Pennsylvania
- Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leon Eisenberg
- Wikipedia's article - Leon Eisenberg
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