Presentation Apr. 26 in Erie, PA | Autism PDD

Please join the staff of the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute in welcoming

 

Joseph C. Barber, M.D.

 

for an encore presentation of

 

The Faces of Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

Date: Thursday, April 26, 2007                          

 

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.                           

                                                                                                          

Location:

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute

100 Barber Place

Erie, PA 16507

 

No Charge.

The presentation has been underwritten by a DPW grant for an “Innovative Model for Bringing Autism Expertise and Services to Rural Areas of Pennsylvania.”

 

Target Audience: Educators, psychologists, health professionals, and families

 

Discussion Points:

 

1. Strategies to recognize children on the autism spectrum
2. Deficit areas
3. Successful intervention strategies
4. Goals for inclusion in a child’s IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) or IEP (Individual Education Plan)

 

About the Speaker:

 

Dr. Joseph Barber is a licensed practicing pediatrician/child neurologist at Erie Pediatrics, which is affiliated with the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has given numerous presentations on acute and chronic neurological problems seen in children and the assessment and intervention methodology for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. His personal interests concern children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

 

Dr. Barber originally gave this presentation at the April 13^th meeting of the Warren Medical Society.  The demand for attendance was so high that we have decided to offer a second session.

 

ACT 48 Credits and Babysitting Services will be available.

 

Advance reservations appreciated by calling the Barber National Institute, (814) 480-6830, or emailing Maggies@barberinstitute.org.

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