St. Vincent Hosts Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference on Friday

St. Vincent Center for Children and the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions are helping to educate individuals about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by inviting students, healthcare professionals  and community members to the 4th annual ASD Conference on Friday, October 26th. The conference will take place from 8am-4pm at the Evansville DoubleTree by Hilton at 601 Walnut Street in downtown Evansville.

The ASD conference will provide education through a series of expert speaker sessions, personal testimony and a panel discussion. The following topics will be explored:

• Creative and innovative ways to use a child’s perseverations to achieve success
• The struggles and possibilities of living with autism
• The importance of the 10 unwritten social rules for those on the spectrum
• Teaching Self-Control to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Visit the conference website to register. The cost is $20 per person and $95 per person for professionals seeking CEUs. Healthcare professionals will receive six CEUs upon completion of the conference. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees. Register online here.

For more information about group rates and registration fee scholarships, contact Brad Gant at 812-485-4616 or bradley.gant@ascension.org.