Wednesday workshops
o Do you suspect your child has special needs?
o If your child does have special needs, is your doctor helpful?
o How can you advocate with medical professionals?
Understanding the Pediatrician’s Role with Children with Special Needs
Jack Levine, M.D.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Kulanu Center for Special Services
620 Central Avenue
Cedarhurst, New York
Free of charge with Kulanu family membership. $5.00 for nonmembers.
Dr. Levine will speak about how parents of children with special needs can effectively partner and advocate for their child with their pediatrician and other health professionals. Dr. Levine will also speak about health conditions common to children with autism and what families can do to address these health concerns. Dr. Levine is a developmental pediatrician with a private practice in Queens and Nassau. He is the Medical Director of the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics section on children with special needs and an active member of Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi’s Task Force on Autism.
Pre-registration is requested by contacting Mark Hoffacker at (516) 569-3083 x136 or mark@kulanukids.org.
Next workshop – Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Parent Advocacy : How to tell your story effectively
Maggie Hoffman, Project DOCC (Delivery of Chronic Care)
P.A.R.C. is a division of Kulanu
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