Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Hold Parent Workshop in Conejo Valley Area – PRWeb.com
January 26, 2017 | In:
THOUSAND OAKS, CA (PRWEB) JANUARY 25, 2017
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) today announced a parent training workshop in the city of Aguora Hills. Sponsored by CARD’s Thousand Oaks center, the workshop will provide parents with an overview of autism and applied behavior analysis (ABA), the only scientifically validated treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The event will be held Feb. 2 from 6-8pm at We Rock the Spectrum, 30315 Canwood St., Aguora Hills, CA 91301. The purpose of the event is to provide the local community with information about the supports and services available to children affected by autismand their families. Dinner from BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse will be provided to guests. To RSVP or for more information, contact CARD’s outreach coordinator Eric Shannon at 818-991-5437.
“We are excited to partner with We Rock the Spectrum to provide this important workshop to families in the community,” said Angela Persicke, clinical lead manager, CARD Thousand Oaks.”We look forward to meeting families in and around the Conejo Valley who are affected by autism and providing them with information about the great resources that are available.”
“The one thing I am hoping to achieve with this workshop is families knowing that We Rock the Spectrum is a place where you never have to say ‘I’m sorry,'” said Dana Aghassi, owner, We Rock the Spectrum Aguora Hills.”This is a place where you can come and be yourself and not feel judged.”