Children’s Institute To Hold Annual Autism Conference Oct. 25

  • Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Evan Anderson, PhD
Evan Anderson, PhD
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute will host its annual North Georgia Autism Conference on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Dalton Convention Center.

Evan Anderson, PhD, pediatric psychologist and professor of pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, will be the keynote speaker.

“We are excited to continue our mission in providing a well-rounded conference with presentations to help increase functional skill development and decrease behavioral challenges to ensure individuals with autism can live enriched, successful lives,” said Lindsey Coker, educational resource coordinator.
“By bringing speakers such as these, the North Georgia Autism Conference can continue to be viewed as the premiere conference in the region.”

The event is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, professionals, medical providers, young adults on the autism spectrum, self-advocates and other interested individuals.

To register, visit Vitruvianhealth.com/autism. If you would like to attend this event and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please indicate when registering.

For more information, contact Ms. Coker at lcoker@hhcs.org.
Lindsey Coker
Lindsey Coker
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