Tony Attwood to Keynote Annual Seminar on Autism/Asperger's Syndrome

Doylestown, PA (March 13, 2006) – Foundations Behavioral Health and Future Horizons, the world’s leading autism/Asperger's publisher will co-sponsor a full-day seminar on autism/Asperger’s on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the Trevose Radisson Hotel in Trevose, PA. The conference features world-renowned Australian psychologist Tony Attwood, Ph.D., author of the best-selling book, Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Dr. Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist at MacGregor Specialist Center in Australia, with 30 years of experience in the field of Asperger's Syndrome. He maintains a clinical practice that includes clients in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.

During his fascinating presentation, Dr. Attwood will discuss “Encouraging Social Understanding and Emotion Management.” He will provide in-depth perspectives and ideas on Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism. Participants will also learn more about the difficulties faced in adolescence, emotion management and how negatives can be turned into positives in both the lives of the individuals and their caregivers.

Working with autistic children and adolescents can be very challenging for mental health professionals and educators,” says Ron Bernstein, president and CEO, Foundations Behavioral Health. “Dr. Attwood will help attendees understand the social skill challenges faced by individuals on the spectrum.

Continuing Education Credits will be offered for this program. The cost to attend the full day seminar is $135 for professionals, $115 for groups of 5 or more, and $110 for family members and students. To register for the conference or for more information, contact Future Horizons at 800-489-0727.

Foundations Behavioral Health is the only freestanding non-profit child and adolescent psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center in Bucks County. Since 1964, Foundations has served the mental health needs of area residents and their families. Families can access the Community Service Center, Outpatient Clinic, Partial Hospital or Day Treatment, Wraparound Services, the LifeWorks Alternative School and educational and family support programs.

For more information on our treatment and community programs and services at Foundations Behavioral Health, please visit the web site at www.fbh.com or call 215-345-0444.