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In
recognition of April as
AUTISM
AWARENESS MONTH
We
invite you to join us for a special presentation
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Austism
Spectrum Disorders:
What do
we know? Where are we heading?
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Facilitated by Dr. Geraldine Dawson
Professor and Director, Duke Center
for Autism and Brain Development
DINNER AND A PRESENTATION!
Join us for a night of learning about
Autism Spectrum Disorders while enjoying a few slices of pizza!
This event is
sponsored by the Family Advocacy Network (FAN), a program at Mental Health
America of the Triangle (MHAT), and is offered free of charge. Donations are
appreciated to help offset expenses.
Dr. Dawson will provide an overview of the current state
of science on risk factors, early detection, and treatment of Autism Spectrum
Disorders and discuss future directions in the autism research.
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Dr. Dawson is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences and Director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at
Duke University. She is President-Elect of the International Society for
Autism Research and previously served as Chief Science Officer for Autism
Speaks, the nation's largest science and advocacy organization. She is a
licensed practical clinical psychologist and scientist whose research has
focused on early detection, early intervention and brain development in
children with Autism.
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When
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THURSDAY
APRIL 9, 2015 From 6:00 to 7:30pm
Dinner served from
5:30-6:00pm.
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Where
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BINKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
1712 Willow Drive Chapel Hill, NC
Seating
is limited. Register today!
Deadline
to register is Monday, April 6th.
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To Register, click HERE