Building Bridges Autism Conference

by Admin | Feb 2, 2019 | Events

This conference, sponsored by Foundations Behavioral Health, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Ruttenberg Autism Center, will assemble the region’s leading researchers and clinicians to present best practices in autism across four key age ranges: early childhood, school age, transition planning, and adulthood. The Director of the PA Bureau of Autism Services, Nina Wall, and Philadelphia City Councilman At-Large Derek Green, Esq., will kick off our conference, leading into a pivotal keynote presentation by renowned researcher and clinician Dr. Giacomo Vivanti, who will share some of the most exciting best practices in autism from research-to-practice. Providers, educators, family members, self-advocates, and others are welcomed together as we pave new roads for better outcomes and quality of life across the lifespan within the autism community.

Location: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Evans Hall 4190 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 Date: March 1, 2019 Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Co-Sponsors: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ruttenberg Autism Center, and Foundations Behavioral Health Four Age-Group Offerings: Early Childhood, School-age, Transition Planning, and Adulthood

Target Audience: Doctoral-Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals Level of Instruction: Intermediate Number of CE Hours/Credits: 5

Cost: Early Online Registration: $45 (through January 31st) Online Registration $60 (until February 22) Walk-In Registration: $75 per adult (neurodiverse family members would be admitted at no cost when accompanying a paid registrant; advanced online registration is recommended). For any questions related to the cost of registration please contact Katiega@pcom.edu or call 215-871-6463.