Amy Matthews will join Dr. Anthony Richtsmeier as presenters at the Your
Health Lecture on November 15.
Community lecture will spotlight autism
Nov 10, 2016
The rise in autism diagnoses and how to support families will be the topic of a free, community lecture sponsored by Grand Valley, Spectrum Health and Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine.
"Individuals with Autism in Our Community" is set for Tuesday, November 15, at 7 p.m. at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences. Area organizations that support people with autism will be available from 6-7 p.m. with information on resources.
The event, part of the Your Health Lecture Series, is open to the public; RSVP online by calling (616) 331-5883.
Speakers are Dr. Anthony Richtsmeier, head of behavioral pediatrics at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics and human development for MSU CHM; and Amy Matthews, director of the Autism Education Center and professor of psychology for Grand Valley.
Richtsmeier will discuss factors leading to the increase in diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Matthews will present educational and community resources for people with ASD and their families.
Jean Nagelkerk, vice provost for Health at Grand Valley, will be the moderator.
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