Events

The Center for Autism Research is pleased to host a number of educational events for the community including workshops, open houses, and our Distinguished Lecture Series.

The 2010-2011 event dates are posted below. Events in red are open to the public; those which are blue are for faculty, employees and students at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Times and locations are subject to change. Please call our toll-free number, 1-866-570-6524, or email autism@email.chop.edu to RSVP or for more information.

DATE	SPEAKER	TOPIC	TIME AND LOCATION
February 29, 2012	A workshop for parents of young children newly diagnosed w/ an autism spectrum disorder Topics include an overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and accompanying conditions, available therapies and treatments and how to decide what interventions to pursue, and tips for supporting families living with ASD. Presenters will include specialists in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, speech and language issues, occupational therapy, special education law and researchers from the Center for Autism Research. Parents who have made the next steps with their children will participate in a group discussion.,	Next Steps Workshop for Families	8:30 am – 3:30 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room D
March 21, 2012	Peter Marshall, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Temple University,	Distinguished Lecture Series: Early Social and Cognitive Development	4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room D. Philadelphia, PA 19104
March 22, 2012	Peter Marshall, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Temple University,	Distinguished Lecture Series: Early Social and Cognitive Development	7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Abramson Research Center, Room 123ABC
April 05, 2012	Children with ASD approaching adolescence have physical and social transition needs. Likewise, parents need support in in developing a transition plan for their child. This workshop is for parents of an adolescent child with ASD and will include presentations from experts in neuorpsychology, behavior, medicine, and social work. Due to space, registration is limited to 40 attendees. Parents are given registration priority.,	Next Steps into Adolescence	8:30 am – 3:00 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room B
April 12, 2012	Ami Klin, Ph.D. Chief of Autism and Related Disorders, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine,	Distinguished Lecture Series: The Social Mind	4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room D. Philadelphia, PA 19104
April 12, 2012	Ami Klin, Ph.D. Chief of Autism and Related Disorders, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine,	Distinguished Lecture Series: The Social Mind	7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Abramson Research Center, Room 123ABC
April 22, 2012	Join the Philadelphia Eagles and the Center for Au tism Research as we team up at Lincoln Financial F ield to host the 3rd Annual Huddle Up for Autism. This free, fun-filled day will include field and locker room tours, arts and crafts, games, face painting and more. There will also be special appearances by Eagles personalities! Tickets will be available to families enrolled in autismMatch before they are made available to the general public. An announcement will be made through email and on the website - so be on the lookout!,	Huddle Up for Autism	11:00 am – 2:00 pm Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
April 26, 2012	Shana Nichols, Ph.D. Director, ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development,	Distinguished Lecture Series: Autism and Girls	4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room D. Philadelphia, PA 19104
April 26, 2012	Shana Nichols, Ph.D. Director, ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development,	Distinguished Lecture Series: Autism and Girls	7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Abramson Research Center, Room 123ABC
May 30, 2012	A workshop for professionals working with young children newly diagnosed with an ASD Topics include an overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and accompanying conditions, available therapies and treatments and how to decide what interventions to pursue, and tips for supporting families living with ASD. Presenters will include specialists in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, speech and language issues, occupational therapy, special education law and researchers from the Center for Autism Research. Parents who have made the next steps with their children will participate in a group discussion.,	Next Steps Workshop for Professionals	8:00 am – 4:00 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room D
May 31, 2012	Peter Szatmari, Ph.D. Professor, Vice-Chair of Research, Head of Division of Child Psychiatry, McMaster University,	Distinguished Series Lecture: Anxiety and Mood Disorders	4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3535 Market Street, 16th Floor, Room D. Philadelphia, PA 19104
May 31, 2012	Peter Szatmari, Ph.D. Professor, Vice-Chair of Research, Head of Division of Child Psychiatry, McMaster University,	Distinguished Lecture Series: Anxiety and Mood Disorders	7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Abramson Research Center, Room 123ABC