# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Understanding Autism | FREE EVENT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Autism diagnoses have increased significantly in recent decades. Yet despite its growing prevalence, much about autism remains unknown, misunderstood or is viewed in a solely negative light. In general, society may have only a slight idea of what it means to be "autistic.”

Join local speech-language pathologist Dr. Blair Voigt, SLP.D.-CCC-SLP, for an informative talk that will help you better understand and support individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Topics that will be covered include:

•	The definition, characteristics and possible causes of autism
•	Practical communication tips and ways to support individuals and families in our communities
•	Embracing neurodiversity and developing empathy for all people, including those with autism

Child care, snacks and beverages will be provided.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maple-plain/understanding-autism-free-event/200028861232757
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Maple Plain
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 558 County Road 110, Maple Plain, MN, United States, Minnesota 55359
- **lat**: 44.98845
- **long**: -93.66521
- **full address**: 558 County Road 110, Maple Plain, MN, United States, Minnesota 55359

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Understanding Autism | FREE EVENT being held?
  - **A:** Understanding Autism | FREE EVENT takes place on Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm at 558 County Road 110, Maple Plain, MN, United States, Minnesota 55359.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Understanding Autism | FREE EVENT?
  - **A:** Understanding Autism | FREE EVENT is organized by First Presbyterian Church of Maple Plain.

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