LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County residents interested in learning about resources available to local families with children on the autism spectrum are invited to attend the Autism Awareness Conference Day on November 8. The Sullivan County BOCES and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will host the conference at the Rubin Pollack Education Center in the Special Education Cafeteria from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The keynote speaker is Valerie L. Gaus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist. Dr. Gaus serves on the advisory board of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association. She is an international speaker and author of two books, “Living Well on the Spectrum” and “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome.”

The event is free for parents of children with autism educated in Sullivan County. For all other attendees, the registration fee is $25. Free childcare and activities will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information, contact Scott Lederman at 845/295-4040 or scott.lederman@scboces.org.