The Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab at SFU, together with the Laurel Foundation, is co-hosting 3 community events entitled, "ASD & Family Quality of Life Discussion Series." The 3 themes will be: Families and School, Families and Transitions, and Families and Mental Health. The aim of these events is to facilitate discussion among a range of stakeholders, including individuals and their families, researchers, and professionals about important Quality of Life issues. These events are FREE and open to the public, so please join us and bring your questions, ideas, and comments to what is sure to be a lively discussion! During the events, we will also be giving families an opportunity to participate in our research. 1. Family and Schools Saturday, January 18, 2014, 1 - 4pm West Mall Complex 2200 Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Spots are limited, so please RSVP at http://autismlab.psyc.sfu.ca/events Panelists: Dr. Grace Iarocci, Associate Professor of Psychology, SFU Emily Gardiner, Doctoral Candidate, Psychology, SFU Dr. Pat Mirenda, Professor of Educational & Counseling Psychology, & Special Ed. And Director, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA), UBC Amelia Poitras, Learning Support Teacher, Westcot Elementary School Jody Langlois, Assistant Superintendent, School District No. 48 Evangeline Torres, Director, Learning Resource Centre, BC Christian Academy Colleen Fuller, Parent and Counselor Laurel Foundation **Dates and times for the other 2 events are currently being finalized. Please check our website for the most up to date information.
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