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# Webinar: COVID-19 Coping Strategies for Autism Families

**Originally held on Thursday, Dec 17, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST**

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented everyone with unprecedented disruptions in what we used to take for granted as everyday life. So what can families with children or young adults on the autism spectrum do to ease this? We hope you will join us as Charles Houff from the College Internship Program (CIP) offers his guidance and helpful strategies using the three pillars of well-being.

In this webinar, you will walk away with:   
\*An understanding of what the three pillars of well-being are   
\*Coping strategies to address the current state of heightened anxiety   
\*Practical knowledge to support your loved one through the pandemic

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### About Charles Houff

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Charles Houff, MS, LMHC is the Head Therapist at the College Internship Program (CIP) headquartered in Lee, Massachusetts. He has over 25 years of experience as a therapist and Clinical Director in residential programs, providing individual and group therapy for adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities and emotional difficulties.

 

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The College Internship Program is a comprehensive transition program for young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Differences. Our Mission is to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which young adults with Autism, ADHD, and other Learning Differences can build happy and productive lives.

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