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Autism: The Diagnosis, Causes and Treatment of Autism Spectrum

Disorders

Presented by:

Dr. Leventhal

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

9:30 am – 11:30 am

New Trier Northfield Campus*

Building C – Board Room C234, North Entrance

7 Happ Road – Northfield, Illinois

Autism is a complex disorder currently affecting 1 out of every 150

children. Parents and professionals are often puzzled by the

mysterious nature of this disability and frustrated by information

that can be both confusing and overwhelming. Dr. Leventhal

will join us to discuss the latest research and findings regarding

the diagnosis, etiology, and treatments of autism. Dr. Leventhal is

a professor of psychiatry and the Director of the Center for Child

Mental Health and Developmental Neuroscience at the Institute for

Juvenile Research at University of Illinois, Chicago.

Space for this program is limited and reservations will be taken for

families and staff who live or work in NSSED member districts. To

RSVP call Noonan, NSSED Director of Programs and Support

Services, at 847-831-5100, extension 210 by January 9, 2009 . When

leaving a message, please be sure to include your name, telephone

number and your NSSED district.

*Directions to New Trier Northfield Campus

From North: I-94 (IL 41) to Tower Rd. exit; go south on Frontage

Rd. which turns into Happ Rd. until you reach Northfield Campus (just

south of Winnetka Ave.). Park on west side of Happ.

From West: I-294 (Tri-State Tollway); exit east on Willow Rd. to

Happ Rd.

South on Happ to Northfield Campus. Park on west side of Happ.

Park in lot on WEST side of Happ Road ONLY. All other areas will be

towed.

Continuing Education Hours: 2

Continuing

Professional Development Units: 2