The VNA of Central Connecticut hosted a forum this evening on autism. It was held at the New Britain Public Library.
Sen. DeFronzo gave some opening remarks, talking about the need for greater services for persons with autism and their families.
Kim Newgass, President of the Autism Society of Connecticut, gave the keynote speech. She talked about what autism is and what it is like to be the parent of a child with autism. I found her presentation very informative.
Also on the forum panel were Nancy Taylor, who is Educational Liaison for the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Jacqueline Kelleher, PhD., who is Education Consultant to the Connecticut Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, Tabor Napiello of Systems of Care, Ruth Carvalho of the state Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Eileen McMurrer and Dr. Ann Milanese of the state Birth to 3 System.
And, since I am writing on my own blog, it is worth mentioning that the Autism Society of Connecticut has a blog, too: www.autisminconnecticut.blogspot.com.
Sen. DeFronzo gave some opening remarks, talking about the need for greater services for persons with autism and their families.
Kim Newgass, President of the Autism Society of Connecticut, gave the keynote speech. She talked about what autism is and what it is like to be the parent of a child with autism. I found her presentation very informative.
Also on the forum panel were Nancy Taylor, who is Educational Liaison for the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Jacqueline Kelleher, PhD., who is Education Consultant to the Connecticut Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, Tabor Napiello of Systems of Care, Ruth Carvalho of the state Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Eileen McMurrer and Dr. Ann Milanese of the state Birth to 3 System.
And, since I am writing on my own blog, it is worth mentioning that the Autism Society of Connecticut has a blog, too: www.autisminconnecticut.blogspot.com.
