Huddle Up for Autism

Stay tuned for details on our 4th annual Huddle Up for Autism, when CAR and the Philadelphia Eagles join together once again to bring families living with autism a day of fun, education, and awareness at Lincoln Financial Field.

Visit CAR's blog, "Driven", for details on last years event.

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Events

The Center for Autism Research is pleased to host a number of educational events for the community including workshops, open houses, and our Distinguished Lecture Series.


The event dates are posted below. Events in red are open to the public; those which are blue are for faculty, employees and students at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Times and locations are subject to change. Please call our toll-free number, 1-866-570-6524, or email autism@email.chop.edu to RSVP or for more information.


To be directed to a calendar of community events (including non-CAR sponsored events), click here.


DATE SPEAKER TOPIC TIME AND LOCATION
May 22, 2013 This is a workshop for professionals working with young children newly diagnosed with autism spectru, m disorder (ASD). Topics include an overview of AS
Ds and accompanying conditions, available therapies and treatments, how to decide what interventions to pursue, and tips for supporting families living with ASD. Two researchers from CAR will present their studies. Other presenters include specialists in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, speech and language development, occupational therapy, and social work. Parents who have made the next steps with their children will participate in a panel led group discussion.,
 Next Steps Workshop for Professionals 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room B, Philadelphia, PA 19104
September 26, 2013 This workshop is for parents of a pre-adolescent o r adolescent child with an autism spectrum disorde, r. Children with ASD approaching adolescence have
greater transition needs than most typically developing pre-teens. Likewise, parents can benefit from understanding and knowing what they might expect as their children progress through this next developmental stage. The workshop will feature presentations from experts in psychology, behavior health, medicine, social work, and education. Parents who have adolescent children with ASD will participate in a panel led group discussion.,
 Next Steps into Adolescence 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room B, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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