The Center for Autism Research and the Regional Autism Center at
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia invite you to attend
Next Steps into Adolescence
When
Thursday
September 26,
2013 from 8:30 AM
to 3:30 PM EDT
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Where
A Workshop for Parents Supporting Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who
are Approaching Adolescence
As children approach and enter the teen years, they must deal with physical growth spurts,
mindboggling hormone releases, and ever-changing and challenging social
relationships. Children begin to care about being "cool," and classmates may no longer be
as tolerant. For pre-adolescent children with ASD, these already complicated physical and
social changes are compounded by the typical ASD-difficulties of reading social cues and
understanding the behaviors of others. Consequently, children with ASD approaching
adolescence have greater transition needs than most typically developing pre-teens.
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Additionally, parents of pre-adolescent children also need support. By the end of
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elementary school, parents begin to look toward the future. They begin to think about what
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their children will be when they "grow-up" and worry if their children will ever "catch-up"
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academically and socially. Other concerns arise from the facts we know - preadolescence
is a time children can develop seizures, have greater trouble sleeping, and are faced with
greater academic demands at school. All in all, the transition into adolescence is a difficult
one and a time when many families realize ASD is a life-long disability, that will require a
life-time plan.
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Presenters will include experts in the field of autism, including psychology,
behavior, medicine, and social work
You will participate in a panel with family members of adolescent children on the
autism spectrum
Cost: $25 for parents/guardians, $45 for professionals, $75 for professionals with
continuing education credits* includes Resource CD, coffee, tea, and assorted beverages.
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* Continuing education credits in Psychology, Social Work, and Act 48 are pending
approval of appropriate boards.
In order to keep costs low, lunch with NOT be provided. We ask that all
participants pack and bring their lunch. Alternately, there are several lunch carts in front of
the 3535 building.
Price does not include parking. For directions and parking options, please visit:
http://www.centerforautismresearch.com/directions/directions_to_car
To register online, please click the blue "Register Now" button below.
To register by mail, please print, complete, and return the form below, along with your
$25, $45, or $75 check or money order. Checks may be made out to "The Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia" with "Center for Autism Research" in the memo line.
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Next Steps into Adolescence Workshop - Mail Registration (Please Print)
Name:____________________________________________________________
Please Check One: ____ Parent/Guardian
____ **Professional
** Please note that registration priority will be given to parents and caregivers
Address:________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________
Parents: Has your child been seen at the Regional Autism Center at CHOP?
Yes _____ No _____
Professionals: What is your profession?
_______________________________________________________________
What is the name of your organization?
______________________________________________________________
If you need CEUs, what type of CEUs do you need?
Psychology ______ Act 48 ______ Social work ______
Please return registration form and payment to:
Center for Autism Research
Attn: Gail Stein
3535 Market Street, Suite 860
Philadelphia, Pa 19104
If you have any questions, please contact:
Gail Stein, MSW
Center for Autism Research
autism@email.chop.edu
267-426-4910
Center for Autism Research | 3535 Market Street | Suite 860 | Philadelphia | PA | 19104