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CT VALLEY VIEWS EXPLORES THE “PUZZLE” OF AUTISM

Autism is a complex developmental disability that is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the brain's functioning. It typically appears during the first two years of life and impacts development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.
 
CTVV host, Susan Regan recently interviewed Donna Swanson, Founder and Executive Director of Focus Center for Autism in Canton, CT; two of the young people in the program, a parent of an autistic son and a Focus Center board member to gain some insight into this often misdiagnosed condition.

There is no cure for Autism, but those affected can achieve significant improvement through behavioral and specialized developmental programs, targeted social skills support, speech therapy and adaptive skills education.

The Focus Center provides a unique and clinical approach to assisting both the attendees and their families to realize the most successful outcomes to leading a fulfilling and productive quality of life.
 
See this informative streaming on Simsbury Community TV, Comcast Channel  5 and AT&T U-Verse Channel  99 Wedmesdays September 18th and 25th 4:00 PM. and Fridays September 20th and 27th at 3:30 PM.

This and all our programs are available on our website www.ctvalleyviews.com.
 
CT Valley Views is an award winning, independently produced Public Access TV show series sponsored by Windsor Federal Savings and is seen in twenty two towns on Cox/Enfield, Windsor, Simsbury, Nutmeg, West Hartford and Hartford Public Access stations.

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