The Center for Autism Research and the Regional Autism Center at
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia invite you to attend

Next Steps into Adolescence 

A Workshop for Parents Supporting Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who are Approaching Adolescence

As children approach and enter the teen years, they must deal with physical growth spurts, mindboggling hormone releases, and ever-changing and challenging social relationships.  Children begin to care about being “cool,” and classmates may no longer be as tolerant. For pre-adolescent children with ASD, these already complicated physical and social changes are compounded by the typical ASD-difficulties of reading social cues and understanding the behaviors of others. Consequently, children with ASD approaching adolescence have greater transition needs than most typically developing pre-teens. 

Additionally, parents of pre-adolescent children also need support.  By the end of elementary school, parents begin to look toward the future. They begin to think about what their children will be when they “grow-up” and worry if their children will ever “catch-up” academically and socially.  Other concerns arise from the facts we know – preadolescence is a time children can develop seizures, have greater trouble sleeping, and are faced with greater academic demands at school.  All in all, the transition into adolescence is a difficult one and a time when many families realize ASD is a life-long disability, that will require a life-time plan.

• Presenters will include experts in the field of autism, including psychology, behavior, medicine, and social work
• You will participate in a panel with family members of adolescent children on the autism spectrum

Cost: $25 for parents/guardians, includes Resource CD, coffee, tea, and assorted beverages

$45 for professionals, includes Resource CD, coffee, tea, and assorted beverages

$75 for professionals with continuing education credits* includes Resource CD, coffee, tea, and assorted beverages

* Continuing education credits in Psychology, Social Work, and Act 48 are pending approval of appropriate boards.

Note: for those of you who do not need continuing education credits, but who would like proof of your attendance, we will offer general attendance certificates at the conclusion of the workshop.

In order to keep costs low, lunch with NOT be provided. We ask that all participants pack and bring their lunch. Alternately, there are several lunch carts in front of the 3535 building.

Price does not include parking. For directions and parking options, please visit: http://www.centerforautismresearch.com/directions/directions_to_car 

To register online, please click the blue "Register Now" button below.

To register by mail, please print, complete, and return the form below, along with your $25, $45, or $75 check or money order. Checks may be made out to "The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia" with "Center for Autism Research" in the memo line.

Please note: If you register but cannot attend, we can apply your payment to a future workshop.

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Next Steps into Adolescence Workshop - February 26, 2015 - Mail Registration (Please Print)

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Please Check One:   ____  Parent/Guardian
                                     ____  **Professional

** Please note that registration priority will be given to parents and caregivers

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________

Parents: Has your child been seen at the Regional Autism Center at CHOP?

Yes _____   No _____

Professionals: What is your profession? _________________________________________________________________________

What is the name of your organization? _________________________________________________________________________

If you need CEUs, what type of CEUs do you need?

Psychology ______  Act 48 ______  Social work ______

Please return registration form and payment to:
Center for Autism Research
Attn: Gail Stein
3535 Market Street, Suite 860
Philadelphia, Pa 19104