"Autism and Fragile X Syndrome"

March 18
9:00 - 11:00 am
IVY Tech Community College-South Bend

Dr. Craig Erickson, Asst. Professor of Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine, will discuss how new findings in the fields of autism spectrum disorder and fragile X syndrome research can help shape the best care available for individuals affected with these disorders. Admission is free, but registration is required.

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Bowling Extravaganza

A fun time was had by all at the LOGAN Bowling Extravaganza held at Kelley's Bowl in St. Joseph. Proceeds will support autism services for Berrien County families. Watch a slideshow of the event.

ND Center for Children and Families
Conducting Study

Dr. Joshua Diehl and the Center for Children and Families at the University of Notre Dame are enrolling children and adolescents to study how children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing children perform on a range of tasks measuring language comprehension abilities. Click here for more information on the study and how to enroll.

Southwest Michigan Services

Learn more about the plans under development to provide services to those on the autism spectrum living in Southwest Michigan by the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism. Services mirror those offered at the Ansari Center at LOGAN, including behavior consultation, counseling, recreation activities, social skills classes, and activities directed to teens and families. Plans are underway to create a resource center and library, as well as to conduct school and community training opportunities. Click here for more.