Overview of Autism for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children

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A Workshop for Parents of Children with Autism

This workshop is for parents whose children have been recently diagnosed within the autism spectrum. It covers the signs and symptoms of autism, educational issues, and real life coping strategies. It is intended to help parents of newly diagnosed children understand autism, what to potentially expect from the condition, and how to start advocating for their children as early as possible.

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