Our Mission

We are committed to:

Providing an effective and supportive state of the art treatment program to service families and their young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Windsor and surrounding communities. Enhancing public awareness of Autism and the benefits of early intervention.

The Summit Centre was established in 1997 as a charitable organization

and is affiliated with the University of Windsor

Early Intensive Intervention,
Research
&
Public Awareness

Community Autism Conference

Children with Autism: Early Intervention through Early Identification!

The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism is pleased to announce that
Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, one of Canada’s leading autism researchers, has agreed to travel to Windsor to speak with our physicians, professionals and families living and working with children with Autism.

Dr. Zwaigenbaum is a Developmental Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, where he holds the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation Endowed Chair in Autism Research. He is the Co-director of the Autism Research Centre at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, the principal investigator in the Canadian Infant Sibling Study and Vice President of the International Society for Autism Research. For more information, see;

http://psychiatry.med.ualberta.ca/AboutUs/FacultyMembers/Pages/default.aspx?P=205

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ_86UXUhO8

Physicians’ Reception, Mon. June 4, 2012, 5 to 6 p.m., at the Caboto Club

Dr. Zwaigenbaum will;

•identify the specific risk markers that aid in identifying very young children at risk for Autism

•highlight the evidence-based treatment approaches that have the best prognosis for very young children

•answer physicians’ questions about genetics and incidence in siblings

•address how to include early screening measures in well-baby care

•how to reassure parents while making referrals

•how to respond to frequently asked questions including “What do I say to parents who are afraid to vaccinate their children?”

RSVP by May 25 to The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism

PHONE 519-255-1195           FAX 519-255-9226           EMAIL info@summitcentre.org

Community Workshop, Mon. June 4, 2012, 6:30 to 8:30p.m., at the Caboto Club

Optional: $10 pasta dinner for purchase, 5-7 p.m.

6:30 p.m.: Dr. Zwaigenbaum will speak to parents, caregivers, teachers, health professionals, and community members. He will focus on what we can do as a community to;

•identify children with Autism Spectrum Disorders as early as possible

•provide earlier evidence-based interventions

•support families

•work together to make Windsor/Essex a Centre of Excellence in Autism

RSVP by May 25 to 211 or 519.258.0247   or   Toll Free 1.866.686.0045   or  
Email info@211southwesternontario.ca

Donations

A special Thank-you to all who have continued to support The Summit Centre. Your donations & generosity are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in donating please contact us. A tax receipt will be issued.

Our Charitable # 891602781RR0001

Thank-you!

Contact Us!

Parents or professionals may contact us to make a referral or book a tour at:

519.255.1195

940 Prince Road
Windsor, ON, N9C 2Z5
Canada

Phone:519.255.1195
Fax: 519.255.9226
info@summitcentre.org