Families sought for autism project
Kansas University is seeking families who have children with autism to participate in an innovative project that provides specialized training in the areas of autism spectrum disorders and augmentative/ alternative communication.
The project is called Communication, Autism, and Technology, and it pairs KU graduate students in speech-language pathology with families. The project gives students a hands-on learning experience while also providing support to families.
Participation in the project begins Aug. 16 and lasts for at least one year, with the potential of participating for two years. The application deadline is Aug. 6.
To apply or for more information, contact:
• Ann Klockau, project coordinator, at aklockau@ku.edu or 864-0644.
• Jane Wegner, project director, at jwegner@ku.edu or 864-4690.
via Families sought for autism project / LJWorld.com.
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Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.