Presentation May 8 in Erie, PA | Autism PDD

The Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute

invites you to join

Thomas Kitchen, MS, BCBA

Coordinator of the Intensive Autism Program

for

“Weighing the Options”

An informational program addressing what parents and practitioners should

look for in interventions for children with autism, with a focus on

evidence-based practices

Tuesday, May 8

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Barber National Institute Forum

100 Barber Place

(accessible from the Bayfront Parkway)

Thomas Kitchen, MS, BCBA, has worked with children with autism and their families as a direct-care therapist, behavior specialist, educational consultant, and curriculum specialist. Currently, he coordinates the Intensive Autism Program in the Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute. He also acted as Project Co-coordinator of a specialized autism training program for parents and practitioners funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kitchen has contributed to national publications and coauthored a new instructional publication on autism, and speaks locally and nationally on the topics of autism and behavior analysis.

This important educational program is offered free of charge and open to the community!

Act 48 Credits and babysitting services, thanks to FSS, will be available.

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

Sponsored by: The Achievement Center, The Northwest Tri-County IU#5, Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute, Northwestern PA Autism Society of America, and the Mercyhurst Civic Institute Speaker’s Series