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Project Helps Parents Understand Autism

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Diagnoses of autism in children have zoomed in recent years, and Oregon is among the states where the rate of new diagnoses is the highest. 

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) has a chapter in Eugene, which offers training workshops for parents of children with autism. 

They begin later this week (April 8) and will present parents with tools, resources, and a greater understanding of the autism diagnosis. Eric Shannon will facilitate the workshops; he's our guest.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.