Autism & the Faith Community 

Join Peaceful Living for

Autism and the Faith Community
With Special Presentations from the Center for Autism Research (CAR)
At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
By Debra Dunn, Esq., and Gail Stein, MSW

Thursday, October 27, 2011
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Registration begins at 5:15 pm
Peter Becker Community, Maplewood Estates
815 Maplewood Dr.
Harleysville, PA 19438

Dessert and beverages will be provided.

Cost: $40 OR
$55 for those who wish to receive nursing contact hours* or social work CECs**

The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the largest and most comprehensive autism research centers in the world. CAR's goals are to identify the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and develop effective  treatments. CAR is also committed to training and outreach to educate parents and professionals about ASD.

Key Takeaways

• Better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and associated behaviors
• Inclusion practices for faith leaders and educators
• Resources available to you
• What the CHOP Center for Autism Research has to offer

Who Should Attend

• Nurses & Medical Professionals
• Educators
• Faith Leaders
• Social Workers
• People with Disabilities and Their Families

*An application for contact hours has been submitted to the PA State Nurses Association. Please call, Courtney Smith, R.N. at Peaceful Living for more information about contact hours.

**Seeking PA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS? If you are a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of PA, you are eligible to receive 3.0 Continuing Education Credits for participating in this Summit through a partnership with Family Services of Montgomery County, a pre-approved agency. Attendees eligible for CECs must attend the entire program without exception; those unable to attend the entire program are not eligible for part of the CECs awarded. Sorry,   NO EXCEPTIONS.

Scholarships Available

Questions? Call Bethany Rogers at 610-287-1200 or email brogers.peacefulliving@verizon.net        Visit us at www.peacefulliving.org