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Accreditation Statement
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
APA Accreditation Statement
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer 1 credit per hour to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia maintains responsibility for this program and its content
Disclosure Statement: The presenters have no actual or potential conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests to report in relation to this lecture.
Act 48 Credits will also be available
Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success) is sponsoring the provision of ACT 48 credits for this workshop.
The Center for Autism Research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to present:
Transition to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum*
Featuring Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD and Edward S. Brodkin, MD With a panel discussion with professionals in the field and young adults with ASD Summary: This presentation will be broken down into two sessions. From 9am-11am, Dr. Brown and Dr. Brodkin will speak. This session will focus on the transition from high school to college for students with ASD as well as a new research project examining services to enhance social functioning in adults with ASD. After a short break, the second session will begin. It will conclude at 1pm and will feature a panel discussion. Topics will include: what can schools and families do to better prepare students with ASD, strategies needed to be successful college students, what programming is available in higher education for students with ASD, and more. Joining the featured speakers will be panelists: Debra Dunn, JD Gail Stein, LCSW Anthony Rostain, MD, MA Donna Wandry, PhD Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD Vincent Varrassi, MA, LDT-C Andrew Taylor Isaac Chen Lindsay Miller Bobby Strauss This lecture is intended for individuals with ASD, their families, and professionals supporting them. We also invite anyone who is interested in learning more about ASD to attend. |
Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to:
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Register Now! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you try to register once the event is full, please email Julianne Fretz at autism@email.chop.edu to request to be added to the waitlist.
*Please note that we are planning a similar adult transitions lecture for those individuals with ASD who are not college bound for Fall 2015.