Contact

Susannah Horner, LCSW 
Center for Autism Research at CHOP 
autism@email.chop.edu 
267-426-4910 

When

Wednesday February 22, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

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Where 

3535 Market Street,
16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104 


 
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The  Center for Autism Research (CAR) is a collaborative research center between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. CAR's primary mission is to understand the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and develop effective treatments through research with infants through adults. Families who participate receive comprehensive assessment reports and are paid for their time and some travel expenses. CAR is also committed to serving the needs of families living with ASD through education and guidance. The new CAR Autism Roadmap seeks to help families answer questions about life with autism, whether they are new to the diagnosis or have lived with it for years, as well as connect them with resources in their communities via the CAR Resource Directory.

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)

The Center for Autism Research at
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia invites you to

Next Steps Workshop for Families

-A Workshop for Parents Supporting Young Children Newly Diagnosed
 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This workshop is geared towards parents/caregivers of toddlers through young elementary school-aged children who have recently been diagnosed with ASD. Topics will include an overview of ASD and accompanying conditions, available therapies and treatments, how to decide what interventions to pursue, and tips for supporting families navigating a child's ASD diagnosis.

Presenters will include experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, education, and special education law.

Participants will also engage in a discussion with a panel of parents who have made the next steps with their children.

Cost*: $25 for parents/guardians
            $45 for professionals
Cost includes resources, coffee, tea, and assorted beverages.

*Lunch is not included with the registration and we ask that all participants pack and bring their lunch. Alternatively, there are several lunch carts in front of the 3535 building and several nearby places to purchase lunch for take-out.

*Price does not include parking. Parking options may be found at http://philadelphia.bestparking.com/ 

3535 Market St. is easily accessible by several SEPTA routes and within walking distance of 30th Street Station and the Market-Frankford line.

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