Autism is topic for Anna Shaw Children’s Institute family class

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute, 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on the first floor of the facility.

Dr. Emily Brandt, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, will provide an introduction to autism. This class is part of the institute’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.

Please register by calling (706) 226-8911. Space is limited. Limited child care for children 12 and under will be available. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let officials know when registering.

Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.