CT FEAT PARENT RESOURCE MEETINGS 

Connecticut Families for Effective Autism Treatment (CT FEAT) Parent Resource Meeting

The Science behind Treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

When: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
263 Farmington Ave., MC 6222
Farmington, CT 06030
Cost: Free

Guest Speakers: Edward Kavle, MD and Robert Woodard, APRN

Dr. Edward Kavle and Robert Woodard from Torrington-Winsted-Canton Pediatrics will be our guest speakers. They will help parents recognize the signs of Attention Deficit Disorder in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. They will also discuss the available treatments for ADD focusing on the research behind each treatment and the implications for treatment. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions.

Dr. Kavle is an American Board of Pediatrics certified pediatrician who specializes in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD), learning difficulties, asthma and allergies. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Children's Hospital, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kavle served a fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine before joining Torrington-Winsted-Canton Pediatrics in 1998.

Mr. Woodard is Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Pediatrics and has specialized in treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD), school problems, asthma, allergy, and dermatology since joining Torrington-Winsted-Canton Pediatrics in 1999. He received his B.S.N. from Wayne State University and his M.S.N. and P.N.P. from Yale University School of Nursing.
 

NOTE: THESE MEETINGS ARE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY. Unfortunately, there is no child-care available

The only requirement for participation is that parents agree to respect each other's confidentiality. For more information or to RSVP (not necessary, but appreciated), email us at ctfeat1@ctfeat.org, or call the CT FEAT hotline at (860) 571-3888. Also check the CT FEAT hotline for SNOW or other weather-related cancellations.

Directions to the A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities

The A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities is located in Suite 181 at The Exchange Office Park located at 270 Farmington Avenue in Farmington, CT.

From I-84 (East or West)
Take Exit 39 (if coming from I-84 West, Exit 39 is after 39A). Turn right at the first traffic light onto Route 4 East (Farmington Avenue). At the third traffic light, turn left to enter the Exchange. Proceed to the first stop sign and turn left into the parking area. Building Four (which has no sign) is the first entrance on your right as you drive into the parking lot. Enter the Exchange through the door for Building Four. Our offices are in Suite 181 just inside the entrance on the first floor.

From Farmington Center
Stay on Route 4 East/Farmington Avenue. As you drive up the hill toward I-84, stay in the right lane and follow the signs as Route 4 East/Farmington Avenue loops to the right and crosses the I-84 access road. At the fourth traffic light, turn left into The Exchange office complex. Proceed to the first stop sign and turn left into the parking area. As you drive into the parking area, the Building Four entrance (no sign) is the first building on the right. Enter the Exchange through the door for Building Four. Our offices are in Suite 181 just inside the entrance on the first floor.

From West Hartford Center
Stay on Farmington Avenue/Route 4 West. The Exchange office complex is about 3.3 miles on the right just past the Mobil station and directly across from the UConn Health Center main entrance. Turn right into the Exchange from Farmington Avenue and proceed to the first stop sign. Turn left into the parking area. Building Four is the first entrance on your right as you drive into the lot. Enter the Exchange through the door for Building Four. Our offices are in Suite 181 just inside the entrance on the first floor.


For more information, email us at ctfeat1@ctfeat.org, or call the CT FEAT hotline at (860) 571-3888.  Also check the CT FEAT hotline for SNOW or other weather-related cancellations.

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