Survival and Thriving with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
October 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Dr. Elizabeth Reeve and Elizabeth Verdick, co-authors of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, will speak to kids and their parents about Autism Spectrum Disorders, the rising number of kids and teens diagnosed, and how to cope. Ages: 6 and older.
Project Details
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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Families with kids on the the autism spectrum as well as those just interested in the topic will learn more from local authors and experts.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Comments from hosting librarian: A short program on coping with autism spectrum disorder. Very interesting program that was well attended.

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200