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3.22.10 | Free Developmental Disability Workshop: Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bancroft will be holding its next workshop in its free Developmental Disabilities (DD) Workshop Series on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 6:30PM-8:30PM.
This workshop, designed for families and professionals, will focus on describing the varied characteristics of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger Disorder. In addition, the criteria for medical diagnosis, prevalence among the population, known etiology, the domain areas of affected impairment and associated features of each diagnosis will be addressed.
The workshop will be held in the Farrington Building, located on Bancroft’s Campus in Haddonfield, New Jersey. For further information or to register, please contact Pat Reid at (856) 524-7453 or email preid@bnh.org.
These workshops are available to the public at no charge. Support generously provided by the TD Charitable Foundation.
About Bancroft
Founded in 1883, Bancroft annually serves more than 1300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges and acquired brain injuries. Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. The organization does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft has sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Middlesex counties, New Jersey, in New Castle County, Delaware; and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Programs and supports include early childhood, education, vocational and supported employment, structured day, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, as well as in-home and outpatient services.