WHAT: Autism Center workshops
WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12
WHERE: West Monroe Convention Center
INFO/REGISTRATION: www.ulm.edu/autismcenter
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University of Louisiana Monroe
The Autism Center at the University of Louisiana Monroe (AC-不良研究所) hosts two workshops about sensory processing disorders for professionals and parents of children with autism on Thursday, Oct. 12 at West Monroe Convention Center.
The workshops will be presented by Cara Koscinski, an occupational therapist from Charleston, SC.
Koscinski is the mother to two sons with autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders. She owns Route2Greatness, a company that produces CDs and products for children with autism and fear of loud noises.
Dr. David Irwin, Professor of the Speech-Language Pathology and Director of the AC-不良研究所, said the center is very excited about offering special workshops for professionals, students and parents.
鈥淢any children with autism have a variety of sensory processing disorders,鈥 said Irwin. 鈥淭hese workshops will be very helpful and practical "
The workshop for professionals, paraprofessionals and students titled, 鈥淒ealing with Autism: Strategies for Success鈥 is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.听 Tickets for 不良研究所 students cost $15 and $30 for professionals and paraprofessionals. After Oct. 2 and on-site, tickets for 不良研究所 students will cost $30 and $60 for professionals and paraprofessionals.
The workshop for parents, caregivers and families titled, 鈥淟ife through the Eyes of a Child with Autism鈥 is from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 or $15 after Oct. 2 and on-site.
Those interested are encouraged to get their tickets early because seating is limited to 150 participants.
Parents, caregivers or family members who want to attend but can鈥檛 afford the registration fee can apply for a stipend and have the registration fee waived.
For registration, stipend application and related information, visit www.ulm.edu/autismcenter .
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About the Autism Center at 不良研究所
The AC-不良研究所 began in April 2016 and is a cooperative program between Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy programs, School of Health Professions, College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences at 不良研究所.听听
The AC-不良研究所 has three major goals: providing high quality diagnostic services; direct and/or consultative treatment to individuals with ASD and their families; and provide high quality education for professionals, parents, and students.听听
The AC-不良研究所 is located in Sugar Hall 104.听 The age range served is currently 1-18 years. For information contact Irwin at 342-3190 or irwin@ulm.edu.
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