Monday, October 29, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
O'Byrne's Irish Pub
10616 82 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
RSVP: cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Making the transition from teenage to adult life can be pretty overwhelming. Schoolwork gets harder, job hunts are a struggle, and social situations become more complex. While these challenges are faced by everyone, they can be even more difficult for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
While there are resources available for children and teenagers with ASD, there is very little in place to support them as they become adults. What should parents, doctors and educators be doing to help people with ASD successfully navigate these critical years?
Join us for a discussion of the latest research on growing up with autism. This free event will be hosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction. Space is limited.
Experts
David Nicholas,PhD
Associate Professor
Faculty of Social Work
University of Calgary
Raphael Sharon, MD
Community Pediatrician
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
University of Alberta
Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, MD
Stollery Children's Hospital
Foundation Chair in Autism
Co-director, Autism Research Centre
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Alberta
Moderator
Margaret Clarke, MD
Senior Vice-President
The Sinneave Family Foundation