ASCEND Group :: The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadephia

Upcoming Events for the Philadelphia Region and Beyond:

Schedule Change for May Meeting in Avon Grove

Support meeting will be held on Wednesday, 5/21. See the "ASCEND Support Meetings" page, under "Events," for details.

Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference

Sponsored by PA DPW's Bureau of Autism Services

WHEN: Wed-Fri, May 28-30, 2008

WHERE: Eden Resort & Conference Center, Lancaster, PA

WHO SHOULD GO: Behavioral health professionals, adult service providers, diagnosticians, psychologists, educators, family members, individuals with autism, and anyone interested in autism spectrum disorders

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Ami Klin, PhD, V. Mark Durand, PhD, Sandra Harris, PhD

For more info, click here.

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ASCEND's News Yahoo Group:

A new email address!
Did you know that ASCEND has a Yahoo group dedicated to distributing news about AS? If you have a news item you wish to distribute, please send it to news@ascendgroup.org.

Notes about postings:

1) ASCEND does not forward attachments. Please include all info in the body of the email.
2) Keep your items brief and include a URL for further info.
3) Be sure to include the 5 W's:

What, When, Who, Where, Why

Postings are at the discretion of the moderator. To join ASCEND's email newsgroup, click on "Subscribe" above.

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ASCEND Group Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We do not endorse any specific professional or therapeutic treatment. We are not meant to be a replacement for medical or legal advice. Our mission is to raise public awareness about Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, to advocate for improved education and services, and to provide support and information to the Asperger and autism community.

This web site is for informational purposes only. Any link or mention on our web site should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation. If you have questions about autism or Asperger Syndrome, please consult with a qualified medical professional.