Cheshire Human Services will host "Supporting Families of Children with Autism" on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave.
The event includes a presentation by PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of Connecticut. About 1 in 88 children are identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder and autism occurs in all racial, ethnic, social and economic groups. It is almost five times more common among boys than among girls.
This presentation covers important topics about Autism for families and child care givers including:
- The facts about Autism
- The signs to watch for
- Why early intervention is essential
- Ten ways to help a family affected by Autism
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