Professor Michael Fitzgerald
First Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Ireland
Delve into the profound contributions of Professor Michael Fitzgerald, a trailblazer in child and adolescent psychiatry and autism research. Discover a wealth of free e-books, academic resources and published works that reflect his decades of expertise and dedication.
About Professor Michael Fitzgerald
Professor Michael Fitzgerald stands as a distinguished figure in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. As the Henry Marsh Professor at Trinity College Dublin, he was the first to hold a professorship in child psychiatry in Ireland. His pioneering work in autism research since 1973 has led to the diagnosis of over 5,000 individuals with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
With a career spanning decades, Professor Fitzgerald has made significant contributions to psychoanalytic psychotherapy and ADHD, establishing himself as a respected clinician, researcher, educator, and author.
RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS
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Published Works
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research
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Career Milestones
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1973
Beginning of Autism Research
Professor Fitzgerald embarks on groundbreaking autism research, marking the start of his lifelong dedication to understanding and diagnosing autism spectrum disorders.
1989
First Professor of Child Psychiatry in Ireland
Appointed as the first Professor of Child Psychiatry in Ireland at Trinity College Dublin, setting a precedent for academic excellence in the field.
2001
Publication of Key Works
Publishes influential books and papers that shape the understanding of autism and child psychiatry, establishing him as a leading voice in the discipline.
2010
Over 5,000 Diagnoses
Reaches a milestone of diagnosing over 5,000 individuals with autism and Asperger’s syndrome, showcasing his extensive clinical expertise and commitment to patient care.
Recent Insights and Articles
Genesis of Artistic Creativity at the National Gallery, Dublin
Genesis of Artistic Creativity & the Yeats Family at the National Gallery, February, 2016 Friends of the National Gallery Prof Michael Fitzgerald presented this slide show to the friends of the National Gallery. The main focus of this presentation is…
Autism and Comedy Symposium – Comedy on the Spectrum
Comedy on the Spectrum A presentation by Prof Michael Fitzgerald at the “Autism and Comedy Symposium” at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK, Jamuary 2016 Click here to view part of this presentation Comedians with Autism This is a provocative and…
Overlap: Autism and Schizophrenia – Considerable confusion surrounds the overlapping of autism and schizophrenia
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Author: Michael Fitzgerald (Professor of Child Psychiatry, based at Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College, Dublin, UK) Citation: Michael Fitzgerald , (2014) “Overlap between autism and schizophrenia:…
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