Soaring Heights School in State College has announced a series of educational presentations hosted by Dr. Melissa Hunter for parents and community members interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism professionals will give monthly presentations through November. Each session will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the school, 180 Regent Court, Suite 50, in State College.
The next presentation will take place Thursday, Oct. 19, with guest lecturer Ashley McCoy. McCoy, who holds a master’s degree in special education, will present practical tips on using augmentative and alternative communication strategies to support children with autism at home, in school and in the community.
On Thursday, Nov. 16, Dr. Pamela Wolfe will discuss sexuality and autism. Some of the topics will include masturbation, dating and becoming too focused or obsessed with dating partners, sexual orientation and long-term relationships or marriage. Wolfe will share strategies to help parents navigate these topics.
Soaring Heights School provides educational and behavioral programming for students in grades kindergarten through 12th with ASD. It is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
For more information or to RSVP, call (814) 325-2131.
