Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)

The Center for Autism Research at
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia invites you to

Next Steps Workshop for Families

-A Workshop for Parents/ Caregivers Supporting Young Children Newly Diagnosed
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This workshop is geared towards parents/caregivers of toddlers through elementary school-aged children who have recently been diagnosed with ASD. Topics will include an overview of ASD, available therapies and treatments, how to decide what interventions to pursue, and tips for accessing community supports and resources.

Presenters will include experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, social work and psychology. There will be an opportunity for question and answer dialogue with these presenters.  Participants will also engage in a discussion with a panel of parents who have made the next steps with their children.

Register to attend in person Click here  
$25 for parents/guardians*
$45 for professionals*
            

Register to participate online (NEW!) Click here
$15 for virtual attendees (limited spaces available)
 

*Cost includes continental breakfast, coffee, tea, and assorted beverages.

*Lunch is not included with the registration and we ask that all participants pack and bring their lunch. There are a few limited options for purchasing lunch in the vicinity.

*Cost does not include parking, which is available in the visitor’s lot at a reduced rate.

**Please note: If you register but cannot attend, we can apply your payment to a future workshop.