UJA-Federation Autism Symposium Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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UJA-Federation Autism SymposiumFrom the Lab to the Field: Applying Research onBest Practices in Community-Based Settings
Organized in collaboration with The Hilibrand Foundation.
Tuesday, April 8, 20088:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.UJA-Federation of New YorkSeventh-Floor Conference Center130 East 59th StreetNew York City
Who is the autistic child, and how does he or she behave and look? What are the cognitive and methodological strategies to best enable inclusion of children with autism whenever possible in mainstream settings? How must service modalities for working with children with autism change as children grow into teens, young adults, and adults; and how do environments accommodate these changes? Through a panel discussion, a keynote presentation, and afternoon breakout sessions, we will explore these important questions. Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field.
The symposium will feature:
Keynote Address by Dr. Susan Folstein, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Dr. Eric Hollander, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Dr. Lynda Geller, Ph.D., Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute at the New York University Child Study Center
Dr. Ami Klin, Ph.D., Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center
Invitation to follow.
For more information, please contact Alex Roth-Kahn at 1.212.836.1762 or roth-kahna@ujafedny.org.
This symposium is intended as an educational tool only. Some information may not be relevant for all situations and individuals. We urge each individual to retain independent counsel to review and advise regarding their specific needs and requirements.
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