April is Autism Awareness Month
Local events include:
Seminar and Training -- Special Needs Network is sponsoring a free event for parents, with seminars and training (childcare, breakfast, and lunch will be provided for free) in Downtown LA. For more details, see the event listing at ExperienceLA here.
"Stand UP for Autism" -- Fundraiser produced by the Autism Society of America - Los Angeles Chapter at the Hollywood Improv. The $70 admission includes stand up by Alonzo Bodden, dinner, a separate silent auction fundraiser will be held as well. For more information, see the event website here.
Resources
Clinical Health Resources (for Healthcare providers)
eMedicine - Autism Resource Center
MD Consult
-The Harriet Lane Handbook
-Handbook of Medical Psychiatry
-Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Autism Website
National Guideline Clearinghouse - Autism
Consumer Health (for patients and parents)
Autism Society of America
-Autism SourceTM (ASA's listing of Autism resources including support and provider services; many free materials are available.)
MedlinePlus - Autism
National Autism Association
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Autism Factsheet (Spanish)
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