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Free Autism Forum Monday at The Children's Institute

Verona school to host expert Dr. Peter Gerhardt.


The Children’s Institute
, a non-profit school in Verona that helps students overcome learning, language or social and emotional challenges, will host a free, educational forum by Dr. Peter Gerhardt, an expert on autism spectrum disorders in educational, employment and community-based settings.

The forum, called “Increasing Independence for Individuals with Autism,” takes place on Monday, March 26, from 7-9 p.m. at The Children’s Institute, 1 Sunset Ave., Verona.

Gerhardt has more than 25 years working in this field with both adults and children.

The lecture is free, but registration is required. To register, call (973) 509-3050 ext. 281.

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