What:
Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, an autism-focused residential behavioral health center for youth is bringing together world-renowned experts to speak at its third annual Converge Autism Summit on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Internationally acclaimed autism expert and best-selling author Temple Grandin, PhD, will deliver a keynote speech at the event.
Who:
• Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health therapists, including Matthew Fisher, MD, Medical Leader and William Killion, PhD, BCBA
• Temple Grandin, PhD, internationally acclaimed autism expert and best-selling author
• Luigi Boccuto, MD, Research Scientist and faculty member at Greenwood Genetic Center
• Michael McCreary, AspieComic/Comedian
• More than 500 parents, teachers and therapists from over 17 states.
When:
Thursday, March 7, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*Temple Grandin keynote scheduled for Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m.
**Dr. Grandin will be available for one-on-one media interviews from 9-10 a.m.. [MEDIA ONLY]**
Where:
Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Dr.
Greenville, SC 29601
Other Details:
Hosted by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, the Converge Autism Summit provides resources and assistance to providers, caregivers, teachers and parents of children, teens and adults with autism. The summit is designed to give attendees the opportunity to meet and discuss educational, psychological, social and therapeutic topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Registration for the event is still open. For more information on the conference, including the full schedule of speakers, topics, tickets and more, please visit the event website at convergeautism.com. To apply for a sponsored scholarship through The Autism Family Education Fund, please visit https://autismfef.org.
For more information, visit https://convergeautism.com/
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About Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health
Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art campus and nationally renowned program for the treatment of autism in children and adults ages 5-21. We work with the entire spectrum of children, adolescents, teens and adults with autism, including patients at all developmental levels. We begin work with children at younger ages, using advanced, evidence-based autism therapy programs. Our dedicated staff is committed to autism programs and therapies that address the needs of the whole child beyond the diagnosis. We have been serving children and their families at our campus in Traveler’s Rest, S.C., for over 30 years. Visit springbrookbehavioral.com for more information.
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