The Lewis County Autism Coalition is hosting its 6th Annual Southwest Autism Conference on Friday, October 21st, 2016 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Chehalis. This year the conference theme is Treatment Across Lifespan, and the keynote address will be presented by Russell Lehman, a young adult with ASD who is an advocate, author, and poet. Similar to previous years, the program is geared toward parents and professionals alike. Conference-goers will have the opportunity to check out the vendor fair, as well as attend informative workshops on topics such as addressing challenging behaviors and protecting against bullying. Click here to learn more about the conference and register.