"We hope parents across New York attend this one-of-a-kind conference," says Angelina Acevedo, CARD operations manager. "It's a unique opportunity for parents of special needs children to gather in a relaxed environment and get answers to some of their most pressing questions about treatment, insurance, legal affairs, and even about their own journey as they face personal challenges."

Presentations include "Understanding NY Autism Insurance Reform" by CARD director of contracts Bryce Miler; "Understanding Your Rights as a Parent of a Child with Autism" by Christina Thivierge of the law firm, Thivierge & Rothberg; and "Functional Communication Training and Behavior Management" by CARD senior behavior therapist Nicole Valore, MS Ed, and CARD clinical lead manager Deidra King MA, MS, BCBA. The conference will also include a personal look at autism by Pastor Adam and Lucy Durso who will present "The Journey of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism."

About Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): CARD treats individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at its 26 treatment centers around the globe. CARD was founded in 1990 by leading autism expert and clinical psychologist Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D. CARD treats individuals with ASD using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method for treating individuals with ASD and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Surgeon General. CARD employs a dedicated team of over 1,000 individuals across the nation and internationally. For more information about the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, visit: http://www.centerforautism.com or call (855) 345-2273.

MEDIA CONTACT:Daphne Plump Mobile: (661)478-6512d.plump@centerforautism.com