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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Office of Marketing and Communications
University of Louisiana Monroe
The Autism Center at the University of Louisiana Monroe (AC-四色AV) 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-四色AV,
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 四色AV students
cost $15 and $30 for professionals and paraprofessionals. After Oct. 2 and on-site,
tickets for 四色AV 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 四色AV
The AC-四色AV 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 四色AV.听听
The AC-四色AV 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-四色AV 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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Sept. 22, 2017
