DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 21, 2019) — On Saturday, 8AM-12:30PM, October 26, 2020, The Autism Society of the Quad Cities will hold its annual workshop, which is free and open to the public, at SAU Center for Health Sciences Education, 1320 West Lombard, Davenport.

Carly Fulgham, graduate of Bettendorf High School will give the keynote speech, "A Series of Fortunate Events," discussing the challenges of growing up with undiagnosed and unsupported autism in the Quad Cities.  Fulgham is on the Autism Society of America Board of Directors and is a Vice President handling strategy at Fortune Top 50 Company.

Other Sessions include:

  • Sensory Challenges
  • Communication with First Responders
  • Sleep Challenges 
  • ABLE Accounts
  • QC Resources
  • Routine-based Interventions

It is offered free of charge and is open to public — educators, employers, parents, and other interested parties around the region. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putting-pieces-together-to-open-doors-autism-society-of-the-quad-cities-tickets-74527492737?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or go to our Facebook page for the link.

The Autism Society of the Quad Cities provides information, education, support, and advocacy in the Quad Cities and surrounding area to maximize the potential of persons with autism and those affected by autism. For more information call (563) 343-1057 or www.autismqc.org.

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