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New Professional Member: Foundations for Growing Click here to read about this new practice that provides therapeutic interventions to children of all ages with developmental learning differences. Heather Haggerty, OT, is the owner and it's based in Media, PA.
Center for Autism Research Events
5/22, Next Steps Workshop for Professionals
5/23, Distinguished Lecture Series, "Promising New Ways in Treating Social Skill Deficits in Autism: Computerized Gaming and Oxytocin" More info: All confirmed event times and locations can be found on CAR's Events page.
Structured Teaching Workshop
Sponsor: The TIM Academy, PA Dept of Ed
Mon-Fri, June 24-28, 8am-5pm
The Timothy School, 973 Old Lancaster Rd, Berwyn, PA
This workshop encourages professionals to understand and assess the characteristics of autism for each child and then develop instructional strategies to support and promote learning.
Young Adults with Autism Can Thrive in High-Tech Jobs NPR, April 22, 2013
From the piece: "The job hunt is complicated enough for most high school and college graduates—and even tougher for the growing number of young people on the autism spectrum. Despite the obstacles that people with autism face trying to find work, there's a natural landing place: the tech industry."
Q&A with James Connell: Checking in with the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Drexel Now, April 17, 2013
From the article: "The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute formally launched at Drexel in 2012 as the first autism research center in the country focused on public health science. Since then, the Institute's faculty and staff have been hard at work developing programs and partnerships within the University and in the community."
ASERT Resource Center Goes Statewide
The Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) Collaborative has announced that the Resource Center has expanded its support for the autism community statewide. The Center includes a toll-free number for live assistance, 1-877-231-4244, a new website, and outreach specialists.