Women of Wedgwood: Conversation about Autism

On Thursday, April 15, at noon, Wedgwood Christian Services will be hosting an online Women of Wedgwood meeting. In honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, this Facebook Live will feature a conversation with the Director of Wedgwood’s Autism Center for Child Development, Dr. Candice Lake, about autism spectrum disorders, the importance of early intervention, and how to support those impacted.

In 2020, the CDC estimate on autism prevalence increased by nearly 10%, to 1 in 54 children in the US. Wedgwood’s Autism Center for Child Development offers support for families and early intervention services for young children, ages 18 months to 6 years, with autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.

“Through our services at Wedgwood’s Autism Center for Child Development, we are helping kids build the skills they need to succeed,” said Dr. Lake. “I see this year after year with the kids in our program, when we give them the right supports, they will exceed our expectations!”

Through Women of Wedgwood, community members can gain a deeper understanding of the critical issues facing children, teens, families, and adults in our community, and enable Wedgwood to address these needs.

“We are thrilled to continue to connect and have this important conversation with our Women of Wedgwood through Facebook Live,” said Vivian TerMaat, Wedgwood’s Chief Advancement Officer.

Women of Wedgwood is an active and intergenerational group of women invested in the well-being of children and teens in our community. This group has an active role in supporting Wedgwood, and is open to all women who have a heart for the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community.

The event is free and women can RSVP through the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/Q4UdX1ef

To learn more about Women of Wedgwood, visit www.wedgwood.org/women-of-wedgwood