Next LA FEAT Meeting Jan 10

[Guest guest]

Please join us at our first LA FEAT meeting of the new year, Monday,

January 10 at 7:00pm. We are thrilled to host Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh

from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) as our

featured speaker.

About her talk: " The Development of a " Best Practices " Model of

Treatment for Autism. "

The incidence of Autism has increased by 180% over the past decade.

With this increase, we have learned more about the diagnosis and have

developed new treatment protocols to address the multitude of issues

relating to Autism.

This presentation will review some of the significant milestones in

research and clinical practice that have brought us closer to

developing a " Best Practices " model of treatment.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is among the world's

largest and most experienced organizations effectively teaching

children with Autism and related disorders. Current research and

development projects at CARD will be reviewed and preliminary

findings will be reported.

About Dr. Granpeesheh:

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh received her Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA in

1990 and attained licensure from the Medical Board of California in

1992. Dr. Granpeesheh is a Psychologist and a Board Certified

Behavior Analyst and has been providing services for children with

Autism since 1979. In 1990, Dr. Granpeesheh founded The Center for

Autism and Related Disorders and through its 14 offices worldwide,

she has provided diagnosis, assessment and behavioral treatment for

over 5000 children affected by Autism, Asperger's and PDDNOS.

Meeting time and location:

Monday, January 10

7:00-9:00 p.m.

First Lutheran Church

Fellowship Hall

1100 N. Poinsettia Ave

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

We welcome parents, professionals and anyone else who would like to

attend.

Meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

If you have a suggestion for a meeting topic, or would like more

information, please email lafeat@... or call toll free 1-866-

4LAFEAT.

LA FEAT was founded by parents of autistic children. We are a non-

profit 501©3 organization dedicated to helping families obtain

quality, effective autism therapies. LA FEAT emphasizes the

importance of research based, data driven treatment for Autism

Spectrum Disorders. We endorse Applied Behavioral Analysis as the

most effective treatment available. Current clinical research shows

that nearly half of all young children with autism treated by an in-

home intensive behavioral program achieve normal intellectual and

educational functioning by the first grade. Even if they do not

achieve normal functioning, nearly all children with autism benefit

from intensive, one-on-one training programs. LA FEAT recommends that

families carefully research treatment options and providers. We are

here to support families in this journey. Join us!