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SAVE THE DATEUJA-Federation Autism SymposiumFrom the Lab to the Field: Applying Research on Best Practices in Community-Based Settings Organized in Collaboration with The Hilibrand Foundation.Tuesday, April 8, 20088:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.UJA-Federation of New YorkSeventh-Floor Conference Center130 East 59th StreetNew York CityWho is the autistic child, and how does he or she behave and look?What are the cognitive and methodological strategies to best enable inclusion of children with autism whenever possible in mainstream settings? How must service modalities for working with children with autism change as children grow into teens, young adults, and adults; and how do environments accommodate these changes? Through a panel discussion, a keynote presentation, and afternoon breakout sessions, we will explore these important questions. Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field.The symposium will feature:Keynote Address by Dr. Susan Folstein, Professor of Psychiatr and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School ofDr. Eric Hollander, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence at theMount Sinai School of MedicineDr. Lynda Geller, Ph.D., Clinical Director of the AspergerInstitute at the New York University Child Study CenterDr. Ami Klin, Ph.D., Harris Associate Professor of ChildPsychology and Psychiatry at the Yale Child Study CenterInvitation to follow.For more information, please contact Alex Roth-Kahn at 1.212.836.1762  or roth-kahna@ujafedny.org.