All parents, caregivers, families, and professionals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are invited to the second annual Baton Rouge Autism Speaker Series (BRASS). The Baton Rouge Autism Speaker Series is financially sponsored by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and is the collaborative effort of the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation, Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge, Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc., and Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Residency Program.
The 2010/2011 Baton Rouge Autism Speaker Series offers three all-day (9:00A.M.–3:00P.M.) educational sessions delivered by national experts and speakers on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The mission of the Baton Rouge Speaker Series is to provide timely and useful education and information to parents, caregivers, family members, and professionals affected by ASD.
The 2010/2011 Autism Speaker Series includes:
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"Asperger Syndrome: Trials, | "Life on and Slightly to | "Bridges to Adulthood: |
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Time: All sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Check-in and registration begins at 8:15 a.m. Early arrival is recommended. Our sessions will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Location: Catholic Life Center, Tracy Center Auditorium, located at 1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (View Map)
Cost: The sessions are complimentary for Families, Caregivers, and Students. The fee for Professionals is $40/session or $100 for all three sessions.
Refund Policy: No refunds.
Registration: Participants are strongly urged to register for each event online and in advance. All advance registrations will receive priority admittance on the day of the event. Admittance and registration the day of the event cannot be guaranteed and will be based solely on space availability.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING CHILDCARE: Please be advised that there will be NO CHILDCARE provided at this event and therefore adults only attendance is required at this event.
REGISTER EARLY & IN ADVANCE: All participants are strongly urged to register for each event in advance. All advance registration will receive priority admittance on the day of the event. Admittance and registration the day of the event cannot be guaranteed and will be based soley on space availability.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:
Families, Caregivers, and Students should register early and in advance for the complimentary sessions.
- Click here to register for the October 30, 2010 session.
- Click here to register for the February 19, 2011 session.
- Click here to register for the April 2, 2011 session.
Professionals:
- Click here to register for the October 30, 2010 session as a professional.
- Click here to register for all 3 sessions (October 30, 2010, February 19, 2011, and April 2, 2011) as a professional.
