May 24 Brevard Autism Coalition Panel Discussion Free, Open to Community

MELBOURNE, FLA.—The Brevard Autism Coalition will present a panel discussion Monday, May 24, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Scott Center for Autism Treatment at Florida Institute of Technology. The discussion is free and open to the community.

Speakers include Stephen Commins, M.D. developmental pediatrician at Children’s Medical Services in Viera and Nemours Children’s Clinic in Orlando; and Mari Bennett, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist at Florida Tech. The panel will lead a discussion on the diagnostic evaluation of autism in children from three perspectives: pediatric, neurological and psychological.

The event is sponsored by the Brevard Autism Coalition. Seating is limited; register early at TheScottCenter@fit.edu. For directions to the Scott Center, visit: http://research.fit.edu/scottcenter/contact.php.

The Scott Center at Florida Tech is dedicated to providing the highest quality treatment, training and applied research to enhance the functioning and improve the quality of life of children with autism and related disabilities in Central Florida.