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Free workshops discussing autism spectrum disorders

A child and counselor interact at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's TRIAD Summer Camp, designed to help children with autism and related conditions. (Daniel Dubois / Vanderbilt)
Three workshops for parents with children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder will take place in August and September. (Daniel Dubois/ Vanderbilt)

Two free workshops for parents of young children with an autism spectrum disorder are being offered by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) and Tennessee’s Early Intervention System (TEIS).

The workshops will take place Sept. 7 and 13 at the Labor and Workforce Development Building in Metro Center.

The program is free of charge, but registration is required.

Schedule

8:45 a.m-9 a.m.: Sign-in and coffee
9 a.m.-Noon Workshop

Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Wednesday, Sept. 7
Location: Labor and Workforce Development Building
Metro Center, 220 French Landing Drive, Nashville

Daily Routines

Tuesday, Sept. 13
Location: Labor and Workforce Development Building
Metro Center, 220 French Landing Drive, Nashville

Register now by emailing Margaret.Headrick@tn.gov or by calling (865) 609-3592.