Understanding Autism: Help and Hope

Friday, March 12

WNIN Public Broadcasting for the Evansville Tri-State

February 2010
March 2010

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What does a diagnosis of autism mean for a family? What are the signs of autism? What resources are available locally to provide assistance?

Hear from individuals knowledgeable and experienced in autism and three
Tri-State families who offer revealing insights they have gained through
their own experiences.

Host Amy Mangold was proud to welcome these special guests:
Dr. Joseph Hersh, Dr. Stacy Carmichael, Holly Wittman, Carla Kissel, Kelly Dora, Angela Smith, Marci Wheeler, Kip Farmer, Patricia Weinzapfel, Lisa Jones, Cindi Beeler

Program Sponsor
	Evansville ARC 615 West Virginia Street Evansville, IN 47710-1615 (812) 428-4500 http://www.evansvillearc.org
Evansville ARC provides services and supports for children and adults of all ages with developmental disabilities (including autism). In addition, Evansville ARC provides training and supports for families and advocates for all individuals with disabilities.

Resources
Autism Research Institute http://www.autism.com/	Indiana Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/index.htm
Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org	Indiana First Steps/System Point of Entry (SPOE) 1-800-941-2450 http://www.infirststeps.com
Autism Society of Indiana http://www.inautism.org/	Indiana Resource Center for Autism http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/
Autism Source On-line Referral Database http://www.autismsource.org/	Indiana Vocational & Rehabilitative Services (VR) http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4938.htm
Autism Speaks http://www.autismspeaks.org	Medicaid Waiver Information (Indiana) ARC of Indiana Nanette Whightsel, Director of Family Education and Community Resources 1-800-382-9100, x206 http://www.arcind.org
Best Buddies Indiana http://www.bestbuddiesindiana.org	The United Way of Southwestern Indiana http://www.unitedwayswi.org
COMING SOON: EVANSVILLE REGIONAL AUTISM COALITION WEBSITE
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