Name: Pathways in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): A Longitudinal Study of Canadian Children and Families
Time & Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 2:00PM – 2:30PM
Location: Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall, Room 310
Description:
Pathways in ASD is a cross-Canada study examining the developmental pathways of children with autism spectrum disorder over time, in order to understand the factors related to optimal long-term outcomes. This presentation will review the design of the study and present preliminary findings related to adaptive behaviour, communication, and social skills over the first 4 years of the project.
Guest Speakers:
Pat Mirenda, Ph.D, Professor and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
This is a FREE event for UBC Faculty and Students, and the general public.
For more information, please visit
http://www.circa.educ.ubc.ca/.