Autism Awareness Month happens in April! Are you prepared with the latest facts and figures? According to the Autism Society:
- Prevalence in the US is estimated at 1 in 68 births
- Prevalence in US children has increased by 119.4% from 2000
- Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability
- Autism services cost U.S. citizens $236-262 billion annually, with the majority of costs for adult services rather than children
- Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 66% with early diagnosis and early intervention
Later this month on April 22, we are pleased to offer The Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference: A Multidisciplinary Review of Current Research and Interventions.
Conference Summary: Dr. Gary Mesibov, internationally recognized autism spectrum disorder expert, is the main speaker at this day-long conference. The focuses are:
- Understanding the neurological differences that research has identified between people with ASD and typical learners
- Adjusting educational, clinical and community-based programs to more closely match the learning styles and needs of those with ASD
- Learning differences that have been identified in people with ASD, referred to as The Culture of Autism
- Making accommodations with evidence-based appropriate adaptations in how interventions are created and delivered
- Teaching skills that will be needed to help those with ASD to achieve the highest quality of life possible
- Reviewing new and upcoming approaches
Conference Information & Registration: Charlotte AHEC website
- Limited spots remaining
- CEUs are available for healthcare and teaching professionals
- Breakout sessions: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Executive Functioning, Sensory Processing
- Early bird registration ends on April 8
- Vendor spots remain open
Read more about Child and Family Development’s autism evaluation services here.
