FAIRPORT, NY, February 03, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), a leading autism treatment organization known for effectively treating children with autism and related disabilities, will host a free workshop, Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Issues and Rewards on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at 6 N. Main St., Suite in New York 14450.
One in 110 children is diagnosed with autism in America, a devastation for the parents. What about their siblings of autistic children? What are their issues? CARD Research Manager, Melissa Olive, PhD, BCBA-D will speak with parents tomorrow night about the issues and reward of siblings of children with autism. According to Dr. Melissa Olive, "it can be tiring, frustrating and at times lonely for young siblings who are not in the autism spectrum." Dr. Melissa Olive will present the latest research on siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders. The workshop will be beneficial for siblings and parents who are overwhelmed by the difficulties of having an autistic child in the family.
Dr. Olive will also read an excerpt from "SIBLINGS: The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes," by Jane Johnson and Anne Van Rensselaer, a book essentially for children with a sibling on the autism spectrum and for parents who wish to understand how autism in the family may affect their child who is not in the spectrum. Q & A will follow. Siblings age 8 and up are encouraged to attend.
Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders: Issues and Rewards
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
6 N. Main Street Suite 110 Fairport, New York 14450
Seats are limited. To RSVP, email k.diraimondo@centerforautism.com or call 585.377.690 ext. 21
About Melissa Olive, PhD, BCBA-D:
Dr. Olive has received over $1,500,000 in federal and state funding to conduct research and intervention for challenging behavior and applied behavior analysis. She is the author of 23 book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. She currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Early Intervention, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, Exceptional Children, and Young Exceptional Children. She is also a frequent guest reviewer for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Her research interests include communication intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), functional communication training (FCT), assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, behavioral outcomes of biomedical interventions, and training others to implement Applied Behavior Analysis. Prior to joining the CARD staff, Missy served on faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Texas at Austin.
About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) maintains a reputation as one of the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applies Behavior Analysis (ABA), we develop individualized treatment plans for your child. We are proud to provide autism services around the globe.
For more information about CARD, visit http://www.centerforautism.com/autism_rochester.
Media Contact: Aenid Reyes
818.345.2345 ext. 285
A.Reyes@centerforautism.com
6 N. Main Street, Suite 110
Fairport, New York 14450
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