Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research: Next Steps for Families with a New Diagnosis

Hosted by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research (CAR). 

This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers of toddlers through elementary school-aged children who have recently been diagnosed with autism. Topics will include an overview of autism, tips for accessing community supports and resources, common evidence-based therapies and interventions, and the presenters will provide tips for choosing what options might be best as a family navigates their child’s needs

Presenters will include experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology. There will be opportunities for discussion with presenters, as well as with a panel of parents who have taken the next steps with their children.

CAR’s Next Steps Workshops for parents, professionals, and autistic young adults are offered multiple times per year, in person and virtually, with content tailored to key milestones from early childhood through adulthood.