Where:
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union St.
S. Hamilton, MA 01982
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
hwlibrary.org
Join us to learn about autism and the range of ability to have positive social interactions. Eric Pegnam, LICSW, is a social worker with almost 20 years’ experience working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. In this presentation Mr. Pegnam will look at the diagnosis of autism and its prevalence rate. He will also discuss the strengths and challenges of people with autism and how parents, friends, and professionals can help them.
The Triumph Center is an agency that serves children, adolescents and their families. They work with a range of needs with a particular focus on autism and social disabilities. They provide individual and family counseling, therapeutic summer camps, social skills groups and consultation to school districts throughout Massachusetts.