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The Mid Mon Valley Rotary Clubs recently hosted a training session on Holistic Approaches to Autism, ADHD, and Behavior with Dr. Kristan Weisdack presenting. Over 40 interested educators, parents and caretakers attended the six hour event at Penn Highlands Hospital Lombardi Conference Center free of charge. Dr. Weisdack provided valuable insight and tools for caring for children challenged by these disorders.

Dr. Kristan Weisdack engages the attendees with behavior scenarios.

Rotary Clubs represented at the training, (left to right) Laurie Noll, Somerset, Debby Puglia, Chris Giannamore, Brian Mentzer, Kristan Weisdack, Tom Yoder, and Deb Keefer all of the Belle Vernon Rotary, Cherie Sears, California Club and Zone 33 Assistant Rotary Coordinator, Joe Orbovich, Crafton Ingram, and Michele Horvath, Canonsburg

This was a group service project of the Belle Vernon Rotary Club, Brownsville Rotary Club, California Rotary Club, Monongahela Rotary Club and West Newton Rotary, that work together providing service to local communities.  During the workshop Belle Vernon Rotary President Brian Mentzer expressed thanks to BV member Dr. Weisdack for donating her time and expertise, Penn Highlands for providing the excellent venue and refreshments, and all Rotarians who coordinated this effort in honor of National Autism Month. Please find out more about Dr. Weisdack, autism and resources at BehaviorWorx of Southwestern PA.  

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