The Autism Society of Alabama, in partnership with the University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network, will host the second annual Autism Matters Conference on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goodwill Easter Seals Mitchell Auditorium in Mobile, Ala.
This program is designed as an interdisciplinary conference for parents, caregivers and service providers. The conference is open to all interested in increasing knowledge, addressing outreach and improving outcomes in adults with autism. Certificates of attendance will be provided for training programs.
Conference speakers include Nancy Anderson, associate director of the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program; Brooke Bowles, founder and executive director of Triumph Services, Inc.; Anna McConnell, LCSW, MPH, Autism Society of Alabama Community outreach coordinator; and Dr. Kim Zlomke, licensed clinical psychologist and a board-certified behavior analyst.
The USA Regional Autism Network (RAN), which serves Mobile, Baldwin,
Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh and Escambia Counties, joined the
University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University to make up the
Alabama Regional Autism Network. The network was created to empower those who have autism spectrum disorders, as well as their families and care providers
Advanced conference registration is requested. For more information and to register, click here.