Hope Network’s Center for Autism is a multi-disciplinary center for the evaluation and treatment of people with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions. We provide team care through the collaboration of psychology, medicine, applied behavior analysis, social work, and speech and occupational therapy to enhance outcomes and help the individuals we serve achieve their dreams.
If you're looking to attend one of our Professional Grand Rounds, Family Rounds or Puzzle Partners events, view our calendar below.
Family Rounds
New in 2013, Hope Network is offering monthly educational programming specifically for parents of people with autism, called Family Rounds. An extension of the lecture series Grand Rounds, which began in 2012 for professionals and the public, Family Rounds will provide a specific forum with resources and information for parents of people with autism. Parents will learn about solutions available to them, network with other parents and autism professionals, and help build a knowledgebase of the tools in the community that parents in West Michigan need to help their sons and daughters thrive.
The topic matter will address an array of areas, including social development, available organizational resources, housing options, financial support, job placement and coaching, continuing education, transitioning to independence, federal/state/municipal support, and emotional wellbeing.
RSVP is optional, but appreciated. Please email attendance to CFARounds@hopenetwork.org.
CALENDAR: Family Rounds
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Legal Aspects of Disability
Presented by Daniel Blauw, Esq.
Lecture held from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Refreshments provided for a social mixer following the lecture from 7:30pm-8pm.
Hope Network Education Center, 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
This lecture will discuss the top three legal questions asked by young people with disabilities and their loved ones: public benefits (eligibility and what benefits cover) such as SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid; estate planning and special needs trusts, and guardianship and alternatives to guardianship such as powers of attorney.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Camping Experiences for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs
Presented by Amy DeMott, MPA of Indian Trails Camp
Lecture held from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Refreshments provided for a social mixer following the lecture from 7:30pm-8pm.
Hope Network Education Center, 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
This presentation will provide an overview of Indian Trails Camp and their experience with providing camping experiences for children and young adults with speical needs, with a particular emphasis on their plan for Happy Trails Camp, their week-long autism summer camp this year.
Professional Grand Rounds
Our professional Grand Rounds is a series of lunchtime lectures on topics relevant to practitioners in the field. Lectures are free of charge and open to the public. Pizza lunch will be provided. Following each lecture, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
All lectures are from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Hope Network Education Center, 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
Please RSVP to CFARounds@hopenetwork.org.
CALENDAR: Professional Grand Rounds Luncheon
April 5, 2013
MEG Coherence Imaging: Does Altered Neural Connectivity Explain the Cognitive Profile of ASD?
This talk will examine whole-brain patterns of coherence (ie: synchrony of neural oscillations) in ASD compared to neurotypicals (NT) while undergoing magnetoencephalography (MEG). Coherence between brain regions is essential for long- and short-range connectivity. The results provide preliminary support for increased posterior connectivity and decreased anterior to posterior, long-range connectivity in ASD. The implications for how this might affect the cognitive and behavioral features of ASD will be discussed.
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