The Yale Child Study Center's Lecture Series in Greenwich

Surviving Autism: Social Processing

Thursday, April 30th 2009 from 7-8pm
Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Room
5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Speaker: Kevin A. Pelphrey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Yale Child Study Center
Yale School of Medicine

Dr. Pelphrey will discuss state-of-the-art research that uses brain imaging techniques to uncover the brain basis of autism. In particular, he will talk about work that might help us to understand why children with autism spectrum disorders often have difficulties understanding the actions and intentions of other people, and why they can be particularly prone to behavioral disruptions. Dr. Pelphrey will use this research to illustrate his perspective on autism as a result of problems in social information processing.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

Free with advance registration. Register online at www.greenhosp.org Or call (203) 863-3627 or toll-free (888) 357-2409.

Surviving Autism: Measuring the Effectiveness of Interventions

Thursday, May 28th, from 7-8 pm
Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center
5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT. 06830
Speaker: Brian Reichow, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Associate
Yale Child Study Center
Yale University School of Medicine

Dr. Reichow will review the search for evidence-based practices for children with autism and then outline evidence standards designed specifically for the evaluation of interventions in autism. The talk will conclude with Dr. Reichow applying standards to common interventions in autism and discussing the findings in light of current recommended practices. Parents, teachers and therapists will develop a better understanding of how to critically evaluate and assess the appropriateness of interventions for children with autism.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

Free with advance registration. Register online at www.greenhosp.org Or call (203) 863-3627 or toll-free (888) 357-2409.

For more information about the Yale Child Study Center's lecture series in Greenwich, please contact Emily Deegan at emily.deegan@yale.edu or call (203) 785-5759.