Autism spectrum disorders will be the topic of the next Omaha Science Cafe, to be held at 7 p.m. on May 6 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Amanda Zangrillo, Psy.D., an assistant professor and case manager for the severe behavior disorder program in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, will be the featured speaker.
Dr. Zangrillo will discuss functional analysis of problem behaviors, treatment and prevention of problem behavior, verbal behavior and skill acquisition in early learners with autism spectrum disorders.
She has a doctorate of psychology from the University of Southern Maine, a master of science in educational psychology from Georgia State University and a bachelor of science in human development and family life from the University of Kansas.
Science Cafe is a free educational event sponsored by UNMC and other groups to increase the population’s science literacy. Hosted by UNMC and the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Science Cafes are held the first Tuesday of each month in Omaha and one Thursday every other month in Lincoln. They are open to everyone 21 and older.
Free pizza, available for the first 50 people, will be provided by the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. For more information about Science Cafes, click here.