Fw: CTFEAT CDC online telecast on autism

June 17, 2003

This should be interesting if we can view it.

CTFEAT CDC online telecast on autism

This appeared in the Schafer Autism Report. I'm not sure if we can get the

broadcast, but we should be able to send in our questions to make our voices

heard.

Beth L.

CDC's Online Telecast On Autism - Friday, 6/20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is co-hosting a

unique Public Health Grand Rounds satellite telecast on autism. The

program, entitled " Autism Among Us: Rising Concerns and the Public Health

Response " will air on Friday, June 20, 2003, at 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time.

Part of the public health response to autism is early identification,

which leads to early intervention and a much better prognosis for children

who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To do this,

public health professionals must be aware of the signs of autism and be able

to connect children and their families with community resources.

" If you work with children and their parents, you can't afford to miss

this program, because you can't afford to miss autism. The earlier we in

pubic health can find it and the more effectively we can educate, refer, and

support, the more we can reduce the grave burden of this growing problem. " -

Hugh Tilson, MD, DrPH Registration allows you to suggest questions for the

expert panel and also enables the program planners to assess the impact of

this program, which is the basis for continued funding. Public Health Grand

Rounds is an innovative broadcast and Webcast series offered at no cost to

the participant. After each program, an online evaluation with a comment

section is offered so that we may continuously improve the Grand Rounds

series. Your feedback is valuable and has been the cornerstone of these

programs.

For more information and the opportunity to view past programs, visit

assistance, please call us at or email GrandRounds@....

Thank you for your continued support, Donna E. , MPH Grand Rounds

Project Director

[brief commentary: Here's an opportunity for the autism community to

be heard. Even if you cannot participate, you can register and respond to

survey questions that will require in the input of the parent community. I

encourage everyone to let our voices be heard on behalf of our

children. -LS.]

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