A six-day training event developed by Autism Community Network’s team of professionals led by Executive Director Jessica H. Franco, PhD (CCC-SLP, BCBA) in consultation with ACN Medical Director Chris Plauché Johnson, MEd, MD. Sessions are taught by practicing, behavior analysts, physicians, and speech-language pathologists — giving participants an opportunity to acquire cutting edge information from some of the area’s most highly-qualified professionals.

 The Autism 101 workshop answers basic questions about autism. This workshop covers topics including defining an autism spectrum disorder and describing its characteristics, diagnosis criteria, services for children with ASDs, and implementing a behavior plan for an autistic child.