Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects a child's ability to communicate and interact with others. 1 in 68 children are now diagnosed to be within the Autism Spectrum. Our speaker is Dr. Erminilda Avendaño who will expound on the process of diagnosing autism. This is also ideal for parents of children newly diagnosed with ASD as Dr. Avendaño will include all the facts about autism that every parent should know and explain the different interventions and what can and should be done at home. Parents will have the opportunity to ask anything they have wanted to know about autism.
About the Speaker:
Ermenilda L. Avendano, MD, FPPS, FCNSP, FPNA, FPSDBP is a Child Neurologist-Neurodevelopmental Pediatrican. She is the consultant and currently the Assistant Chair of Child Neuroscience Center and the Section Head of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics in Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC). She is also the consultant in St. Luke’s Neurodevelopmental Center at St Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City.
Dr. Avendaño graduated Cum Laude of University of Santo Tomas with a degree on Bachelor of Science in Biology-Accelerated. She attained her Doctor of Medicine in University of Santo Tomas College of Medicine and Surgery with Postgraduate Internship at Santo Tomas University Hospital.
She has a training in Residency in Pediatrics, Chief Residency, Neurology and in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Philippine Children’s Medical Center. She also attended Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Newcomen Centre, Guys Hospital, London and Training in Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales at Tumbatin Clinic, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Australia.
Society Memberships:
Fellow member in Philippine Pediatric Society
Fellow, Child Neurology Society Philippines
Fellow, Philippine Neurological Association
Fellow, Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
International:
Member, International Child Neurology Association
Member, Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association
Member, Association of Research in Infant and Child Development
Seminar Fees:
Pre Registration (is until May 31 or until slots last)
ASP Member – P 400.00
Non-member – P 600.00
Onsite Registration
ASP Member – P 500.00
Non-member – P 700.00
Seminar Details:
Date: 03 June 2017, Saturday
Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Venue: ASP National Headquarters, #9 11th Jamboree Street cor. Sct. Fuentabella, Brgy. Sacred Heart, Kamuning, Quezon City
Map: http://bit.ly/1LwgklB
Pre-registered participants may pay to Autism Society Philippines, Metrobank, Kamias Branch Account Number 047-3-04751874-2. Please email the scan copy of your deposit slip with the name/s of participant/s and contact numbers to autismphils@gmail.com and bring it on the day of the seminar. On-site registrants or walk- in will be accepted depending on the availability of slots. There will only be 70 slots available. No refund will be given to participants who do not show up on the date of the seminar. For more details, please call ASP at 02-413-1942 or 02-410-4416.
The ASP Education and Empowerment Program serves as a platform to educate Filipino parents and professionals on the various interventions, modalities and theories surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their application and implementation are left at your discretion. The views and personal experiences of the speakers are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of the organization.
Dr. Avendaño graduated Cum Laude of University of Santo Tomas with a degree on Bachelor of Science in Biology-Accelerated. She attained her Doctor of Medicine in University of Santo Tomas College of Medicine and Surgery with Postgraduate Internship at Santo Tomas University Hospital.
She has a training in Residency in Pediatrics, Chief Residency, Neurology and in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Philippine Children’s Medical Center. She also attended Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Newcomen Centre, Guys Hospital, London and Training in Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales at Tumbatin Clinic, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Australia.
Society Memberships:
Fellow member in Philippine Pediatric Society
Fellow, Child Neurology Society Philippines
Fellow, Philippine Neurological Association
Fellow, Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
International:
Member, International Child Neurology Association
Member, Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association
Member, Association of Research in Infant and Child Development
Seminar Fees:
Pre Registration (is until May 31 or until slots last)
ASP Member – P 400.00
Non-member – P 600.00
Onsite Registration
ASP Member – P 500.00
Non-member – P 700.00
Seminar Details:
Date: 03 June 2017, Saturday
Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Venue: ASP National Headquarters, #9 11th Jamboree Street cor. Sct. Fuentabella, Brgy. Sacred Heart, Kamuning, Quezon City
Map: http://bit.ly/1LwgklB
Pre-registered participants may pay to Autism Society Philippines, Metrobank, Kamias Branch Account Number 047-3-04751874-2. Please email the scan copy of your deposit slip with the name/s of participant/s and contact numbers to autismphils@gmail.com and bring it on the day of the seminar. On-site registrants or walk- in will be accepted depending on the availability of slots. There will only be 70 slots available. No refund will be given to participants who do not show up on the date of the seminar. For more details, please call ASP at 02-413-1942 or 02-410-4416.
The ASP Education and Empowerment Program serves as a platform to educate Filipino parents and professionals on the various interventions, modalities and theories surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their application and implementation are left at your discretion. The views and personal experiences of the speakers are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of the organization.
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