Autism Series
The third and final workshop will be held on Thursday, December 13. Irene Cook, director of Autism Programs for Pompton Lakes Public Schools, Ringwood Public Schools, and Lakeland Regional High School is presenting “ Establishing Programs for Children with Autism in a Public School Setting: Critical Needs in Planning, Implementing and Monitoring.”
The first workshop was held on Thursday, October 11. Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-37), a strong supporter of autism legislation in New Jersey, and Aaron R. Graham, Ph.D., Bergen County Superintendent of Schools, spoke at the introductory session. Additional presenters included Randye Huron, M.D., of Tenafly, chief of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics and director of the Institute for Child Development at The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at HUMC. She presented “The Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.” Lisa McCauley Parles, JD, director of the Center of Leadership Studies at Seton Hill University presented “The Legal Issues Concerning the Autistic Child.”
Bridget Taylor, Psy. D, director of the Alpine Learning Group presented “Educational Programming for Children with Autism: What Does the Research Tell Us?” held at the second workshop, held Monday, November 12.
HUMC is a full-voting member in the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI), the non-profit association that speaks on behalf of children's health needs and their caregivers. NACHRI is the foremost organization in the nation for children's hospitals. New York magazine ranked HUMC as a Best Hospital for Pediatrics, as well as being one of the Top 10 Overall Best Hospitals. In fact, HUMC is the only New Jersey hospital to receive a ranking on the Overall Best Hospitals list.
The Sarkis and Siran Gabrellian Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, a 300,000-square-foot building, is home to The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, The Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital, and The Mark Messier Skyway for Tomorrows Children.
Registration is required for the series. For program fees and more information, please contact the Education Connection Foundation at 201-996-0720 or by e-mail at educon1@aol.com. For more information about the medical center, including directions, please visit www.humc.com. There is a nominal fee for parking.
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