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SUMMARY:Autumn Gathering for Grandparent’s Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to hear our speaker for the morning Jennifer Chace MS\, APRN\, BC  \nThe topic: ASD & Common Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders: Why It Matters  \nJoin other grandparents to chat\, network and listen to Jen’s presentation. Have your questions answered regarding mental health issues\, treatment options and medication \nAfter the presentation we will have a delicious Buffet Luncheon with time to chat! \nLunch will be the Northern Italian Buffet of: Garlic Bread\, Garden Salad\, Chicken Marsala\, Vegetable Lasagna and Chef’s Choice of Dessert \nExciting NEWS this event is also the same day & location as our Resource Fair and Holiday Bazaar! That event will be running in another part of the conference center\, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM so you have time to stop by before or after! \nThis event is ONLY for Grandparents of individuals with an ASD diagnosis! \nYou or your grandchild must live within the Community Autism Resources service region to attend at no cost.   \nIf outside our region the cost to attend is $30 pp.  \nThis must be paid in advance via check\, made out to Community Autism Resources and mailed to same\, 40 Dean St. Taunton\, MA 02780 or through this link (PLEASE NOTE this is for Grandparent lunch) \nDescription of the talk:  \nDuring this presentation\, we will discuss diagnostic approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\, differences in presentation between boys and girls and why girls with ASD are often misdiagnosed. You will be provided a brief overview of co-occurring psychiatric disorders that are seen more often in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and how this impacts their relationships with others\, their care and their treatment. Some of the co-occurring diagnosis we will talk about include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder\, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder\, Mood Disorders\, Gender Identity Disorder\, Psychosis\, Emotional Dysregulation and Substance Use Disorders. \nWe will also discuss types of treatment\, including educational and social emotional supports\, behavioral supports\, familial education and support and medication management. \nMost importantly\, we will talk about how you can best assist those you care for who have ASD.  By taking time to step back and observe\, ask questions\, take notes\, and share the information you’ve gathered with those who work with and care for the individual\, you can become an effective advocate for them. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \n Schedule \n9:45 – 10:15 AM Check-in & talk with your seatmates \n10:20 – 11:50 Presentation with Q&A \n12:00 – 1:00 Buffet Luncheon\, giveaways and meet and chat with our speaker! \n  \nSPACE IS LIMITED!   Deadline to register Tuesday October 24th \n  \nQuestions contact Jan Randall janrandall@community-autism-resources.com  508-379-0371 ext 16 \n About our speaker: Jennifer Chace\, MS\, APRN\, BC is a child and adolescent Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist who joined Kerzner Associates in 2007. Jennifer sees children and teens (ages 7-18) for individual and family therapy\, as well as medication evaluations and management. Her clinical interests include anxiety\, obsessive compulsive disorders\, depressive conditions\, attention deficit disorder and autism-spectrum disorders. \nJennifer previously worked in Bradley Hospital’s Developmental Disabilities Outpatient Program in East Providence\, Rhode Island\, for 15 years\, first as an RN\, then as an Advanced Practice Nurse. \n  \nCommunity Autism Resources is funded by the Department of Developmental Services and generous donors to provide services\, programs\, and supports. \nWe are excited & grateful to announce that this event is sponsored by: New England Construction “Big Company Capabilities\, Small Company Feel”
URL:https://community-autism-resources.com/event/autumn-gathering-for-grandparents-luncheon/
LOCATION:Taunton Conference Center\, 700 Myles Standish Blvd\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
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