Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at noon. Nancy Carnevale, MD, developmental pediatrician, will give a presentation on “Read to Succeed.” Please visit the event section on Facebook.com/HamiltonCares for live streaming information. For more information, call 706-226-8900.
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Support for Anna Shaw Children’s Institute

Since 2020, Noah Smith (age 5) has received speech therapy services and medical support through the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Department at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI). His parents recently held a dart tournament in Chattanooga to promote autism awareness and raise funds for ASCI. The total amount raised through this tournament was $5,000. It will be used to provide training, equipment, and support to the families and children of ASCI. Noah recently presented the check to Ashley Johnson, his speech-language therapist (pictured). ASCI staff members want to thank Christine and Nick Smith for their support.


Children’s Institute Announces Autism Conference, Requesting Presentation Proposals
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will host the seventh annual North Georgia Autism Conference on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Dalton Convention Center. ASCI follows social distancing and CDC guidelines.
Registration is now open by visiting www.hamiltonhealth.com/autismconference.
Keynote speakers will include Haley Moss, Esq., and Jackie and Jordyn Moore.

Moss, an author, artist and advocate who made international headlines when she became Florida’s first attorney who was open about having autism, will present at the conference. Moss was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She says she is passionate about disability inclusion and neurodiversity. She has been featured in Forbes Magazine, USA Today, Yahoo! Life, New York Post, CNN and more.
“I take that passion to help our world be more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities,” Moss says on her website. “My personal and professional experiences allow me to bring unique insight and perspective across different professions and settings.”

Jackie and Jordyn Moore will share their stories related to autism. Their family has a business, at bekindtoeveryone.com, selling T-shirts. The business began as a summer project to sell shirts to family and friends with the purpose of teaching job skills to Jordyn, who has autism. Be Kind to Everyone tees have been sold in all 50 states, and Jordyn has been featured on 11 Alive, Fox 5 Atlanta, 94.9 The Bull, Forsyth County News and Love What Matters.
“We are excited to continue our mission in providing a well-rounded conference with presentations to help increase functional skill development and decrease behavioral challenges to ensure individuals with autism can live enriched successful lives,” said Lindsey Coker, educational resource coordinator. “By bringing speakers such as these, the North Georgia Autism Conference can continue to be viewed as the premier conference in the region.”
The event is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, professionals, medical providers, young adults on the autism spectrum, self-advocates and other interested individuals.
The planning committee is requesting presentation proposals from professionals, to be presented in one of the conference tracks: parents, educators, young adults with autism, Spanish speakers and healthcare providers. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. The submission deadline may be closed early if all presentation slots are filled.
Limited stipends may be available on a case-by-case basis.
Interested individuals may go to hamiltonhealth.com/conferencepresentations.
For more information, please contact Coker at lcoker@hhcs.org
7th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference
October 28, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Please Register In Person at the Event

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022
DALTON CONVENTION CENTER
2211 Tony Ingle Parkway
(formerly 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd)
Dalton, GA 30720
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Haley Moss, Esq., Neurodiversity Expert
Attorney, advocate, thought leader, author, and speaker haleymoss.com
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Jackie and Jordyn Moore
The 7th Annual Autism Conference is intended for parents/caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, young adults on the autism spectrum, self-advocates, and other interested individuals. Anna Shaw Children’s Institute follows social distancing and CDC safety guidelines.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
Please complete and submit this form by mail, email, or fax to:ATTN: Lindsey CokerAnna Shaw Children’s Institute1201 Burleyson RdDalton, GA 30720
More information to follow. For questions, please contact Lindsey Coker at lcoker@hhcs.org
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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CHAMP Webinar – Summer Learning Fun

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, May 3 at noon. Nancy Carnevale, MD, developmental pediatrician, and Lindsay Coker, educational resource coordinator, will give a presentation on “Summer Learning Fun.” Please visit the event section on Facebook.com/HamiltonCares for live streaming information. For more information, call 706-226-8900.


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Workshop – Building Relationships Through Play
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Evan Anderson, PhD, child psychologist, will present “Building Relationships Through Play” at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) on Saturday, Jan. 15. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Please RSVP to Heather Mallett at 706-226-8911.
A workshop at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute
Presenter:
Dr. Evan Anderson

Child Psychologist
Saturday, January 15, 2022
9:00am-12:00pm
RSVP to Heather Mallett at 706-226-8911
Upcoming Webinar – There’s No Perfect Family

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CHAMP Webinar Planned for December
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at noon. The topic will be “The Power of Play: Gross Motor Skills, Pretend Play and Favorite Toys.” Presenters will include Nancy Carnevale, MD, developmental pediatrician; Ashley Lantz, physical therapist; and Becki McBride, occupational therapist. Please visit the event section on Facebook.com/HamiltonCares for live streaming information. For more information, call 706-226-8900.



The Importance of Seeing a Pediatric Trained Therapist Webinar Planned

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at noon. The topic is “Pediatric Therapies: The Importance of Seeing a Pediatric Trained Therapist.” Presenters will include Megan Swartout, occupational therapist; Lynn Sams, speech therapist; and Ashley Lantz, physical therapist. Please visit the event section on Facebook.com/HamiltonCares for live streaming information. For more information, call 706-226-8900.

