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4.09 | Free Developmental Disability Workshop: Characteristics of Autism
WHAT: Bancroft NeuroHealth's FREE workshop series on topics related to developmental disabilities will focus this month on the Characteristics of Autism. The workshop will focus on describing the varied characteristics of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Aspergers Disorder. Also discussed are the criteria for medical diagnosis, prevalence among the population, known etiology, the domain areas of effected impairment and associated features of each diagnosis. This workshop is open to the public. Families and caretakers of individuals with developmental disabilities and education professionals are encouraged to attend; continuing education credits (CEUs) are available.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: Farrington Building on Bancroft's Haddonfield Campus
425 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
DETAILS: For additional information (including directions) or to register, please contact Pat Reid at (856) 429-5637, ext. 371 or 257, or preid@bnh.org.
About Bancroft
Founded in 1883, Bancroft annually serves more than 1,300 children and adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other neurological impairments. Based in Haddonfield, NJ, Bancroft has sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Middlesex counties in New Jersey, and in Delaware. Programs include education, rehabilitation, vocational, residential, evaluation and treatment services.
These workshops are available to the public at no charge. Support generously provided by the TD Charitable Foundation.
