On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton will hold a community workshop called “Autism Everyday: Helping Families Cope and Grow.” The seminar will be held at the hospital in the Sycamore Rooms.

A session geared toward first responders will begin at 3:00 p.m. It will cover autism recognition and suggested responses.

From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a session for parents will focus on safety considerations for children with autism and other cognitive disabilities.

Beginning at 6:00 p.m., community resource booths will provide information from local, state and national organizations. Among those asked to attend are: the Fauquier Autism Resource Group; Fauquier County Public Schools; the Northern Virginia chapter of the Autism Society of America; Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia; and Mary's Family, a parent respite organization. Up to a dozen service providers could be on hand as well, including Matthew's Center for Visual Learning in Manassas; and the Phoenix Family Counseling and Play Therapy Centers, PLLC in Gainesville.

Registration for the workshop is requested and may be arranged by calling 540-316-3588.

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