“Since 2004, the number of individuals identified as having autism has been steadily increasing. This means that an entire generation of those affected will soon be reaching adulthood. Autism can affect communication, behaviors/sensory experiences, and social skills in varying degrees, all of which are necessary to have their needs met in a medical environment, especially one dealing with something potentially life threatening, like cancer.”
Dr. Wendy J. Ross
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Time:
6:30 pm- Chapter business meeting and updates
7:00 pm- Presentation
Title: Designing Cancer Care for Individuals with Autism and Neurodiversity
Speaker: Wendy J. Ross, MD, FAAP
Director Jefferson Health Center for Autism and Neurodiversity
Jane Tobias, DNP, CPNP-PC
Assistant Professor, Jefferson College of Nursing
Registration required, click here https://ons.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdO2srDojE9OGkXCXMWgceHBqsYSDANWe
Please contact us @ onsbuxmont@gmail.com with any questions.
This program is being co-provided with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, which is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of one (1.0) contact hour will be awarded for this program. The participant must attend the entire program and complete an evaluation to be eligible for full contact hour credit.