Autism-Friendly Austin Hosts Special Program
Released at 5:10 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023
LICSW’s Mitch Repicello, who holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Fordham University in New York, will be presenting at the upcoming Autism-Friendly Austin Parents and Caregivers Evening.
He has over 30 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Leppicello has advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) and has found great benefits working with people on the autism spectrum. Lepichero’s clinic East His Metro His Family His Counseling is located in Woodbury.
Leppicello’s mission is to help parents and caregivers navigate the myriad challenges associated with raising individuals with ASD of all ages. This mission led to the creation of ASD Parenting Journey and CALM Compass. CALM Compass provides positive and proactive parenting strategies for use in the ASD Parenting Journey.
Leppicello will be spending Monday night, January 23rd, at the Hormel Historic Home giving a presentation to parents and caregivers of children with autism. This presentation will help parents better understand ASD, behave best, and support their children. These strategies are best practices for raising children, teens, and young adults with ASD. is considered.
His presentations are interactive and Lepichero interacts with his audience. This evening is intended for parents and caregivers of children with ASD of all types, ages 5 to 25. Strategies are suitable for parents of children with ASD who are verbal. Childcare services are available upon request. Register online for this free event at www.hormelhistorichome.org.
For additional event information or child care requests, please contact Community Autism Resource Specialist Beth Tobak at beth@hormelhistorichome.org or 507-433-4243.
Autism Friendly Austin’s mission is to advance understanding and provide inclusion and acceptance support for people with autism and special needs through community-wide engagement, training and education.
