PediaPlex Engages Community for Autism Awareness Month

DALLAS - May 12, 2015 - PRLog -- PediaPlex, a therapy, education and diagnostic center that treats children with a variety of disorders and disabilities, will participate in a series of upcoming public awareness events in the Forth Worth area. The activities will begin with an interactive morning at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Saturday, April 25, and will continue with events throughout the month of May. PediaPlex not only will recognize April as Autism Awareness Month, but also will reach out to inform the public about resources for medical and emotional issues affecting children and their families.

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families will be able to explore the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the April 25 “Play for All: Sensory Friendly Morning” event. During those hours, the museum will be closed to the general public, allowing parents to make connections with other ASD families and to investigate available therapeutic resources. Attendance at $5 per child and $8 per adult will be limited to 250 guests. Reservations are available by calling 817-255-9300 or online at callcenter@fwmsh.org.

In May, PediaPlex will take part in two events with the local education community.

Representatives from the organization will provide resource information at the Community Resource Fair to be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Steele Accelerated High School in Roanoke. The next week, on Friday, May 15, PediaPlex will provide lunch and a tour of the facility for 26 Junior Associate Counselors from Parkwood Hill Intermediate School. The students, from fifth and sixth grade classes, serve as mentors for other children. The Junior Associate Counselors will have an opportunity to see a presentation on various aspects of professional services offered at PediaPlex.

“We are always eager to participate in community events,” said Sonia Kirkpatrick, founder of PediaPlex. “Activities like these serve as reminders that awareness requires year-round involvement. We want to reach out the to help children and families affected by a variety of disorders, and sharing our experience and resources at events like these can make a big difference to people who sometimes feel overwhelmed by their situation.”

PediaPlex, founded by Kirkpatrick in 2012 after her personal journey with her oldest daughter, who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and dyspraxia, is a leader in pediatric behavioral health. Kirkpatrick knows first-hand the importance of having help available in a single location. Once she envisioned her concept, she spent several years in research to determine the best specialists need to diagnose and help children with special needs. Through community interaction with parents, local school physicians and universities, as well as other professionals in the industry, PediaPlex demonstrates its commitment to service and education.

About PediaPlex
By providing screening, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and support services all in one place, PediaPlex offers families the convenience of professional assistance all in one location. Among the services offered are speech and occupational therapy, psychology services, counseling, play therapy and ABA therapy. Located at 2425 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 100, Southlake, Texas, 76092, PediaPlex is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. PediaPlex’s goal is to join forces with families in guiding each child’s development. PediaPlex only provides proven, evidence –based programs to support families. PediaPlex only provides proven, evidence –based programs to support families. PediaPlex is a participating provider with United Healthcare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare and Humana. Please call to at 817-442-0222 to have your insurance verified. Additional information about PediaPlex is available at www.PediaPlex.net or by e-mail at info@pediaplex.net.