Cape Cod’s Riverview School to Host Summer 2021 Autism Lecture Series

Public Invited to Learn from Leading Researchers in Field

East Sandwich, Massachusetts – Riverview School is thrilled to be partnering with Pediatric Neurologist, Margaret Bauman and Director of the University of California MIND Institute’s Autism Center of Excellence, David Amaral to host a Summer 2021 Autism Lecture Series.

Beginning Thursday, July 8, and occurring every Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks, the series will offer both special education professionals and the general public the opportunity to visit Riverview School, located at 551 Route 6A in East Sandwich, to learn about Autism from experts across the country.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Riverview will be opening its Lund Auditorium at limited capacity to the first 100 guests to register for each session.

“Riverview is honored to host this series. When Dr. Bauman and David Amaral approached me with the idea, I knew that it was a home run. Not only is it an exciting opportunity for the community to learn about autism from leading researchers in the field, but it’s a chance for Riverview to broaden its impact and showcase our innovative programming, great students, staff, and campus here on beautiful Cape Cod,” said Stewart Miller, Head of Riverview School.

Following is the Schedule of Events:

July 8: What is Autism? – Charles Nelson, Ph.D., Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University

July 15: Exploring the Brain-Gut Connection in Autism – Tim Buie, M.D., Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University

July 22: Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS): A friendship and dating relationships intervention co-created with autistic people – Emily Rothman, ScD, Boston University

July 29: Technology and Autism – Matthew S. Goodwin, PhD, Northeastern University

August 5: Transition to Adulthood: Navigating the Challenges and Finding Opportunities for those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder in Massachusetts – Julie M. O’Brien, M.Ed., LMHC, Lurie Center, MGH

August 12: Epilepsy and Autism: What is the Connection? – Sarah Spence, M.D., Boston Children’s Hospital

August 19: Biomarker Development in Autism – Dr. Jamie McPartland, Yale Child Studies Center

August 26: Panel: The Future of Autism Research and Treatment – Extended Q&A: Everything you wanted to know about autism and couldn’t find someone to ask – David G. Amaral, Ph.D., UC Davis, The MIND Institute – Margaret Bauman, M.D., Boston University – Other panelists TBA

For further information on the lectures and speakers, or to register to attend any of the sessions, please visit https://www.riverviewschool.org/autism. For those unable to attend, the lectures will be recorded and offered shortly thereafter on the School’s website.