2023 Community Autism Expo at SLCL

March 30, 2023

St. Louis County Library will host a Community Autism Expo on Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Parkview Branch. The Expo will provide information for families with children on the autism spectrum. Representatives from area organizations will be on hand to discuss their services, and library staff will share resources available at the library. The Expo is free and open to the public.

The Parkview Branch is located at 8400 Delport, St. Louis, MO 63114.

Attendees will learn about services and resources available for individuals and their families, especially for young adults who are navigating their entrance to adulthood. Participating local support agencies include:

  • Artists First
  • EasterSeals Midwest 
  • Freddie Ford Family Foundation
  • Special School District of St. Louis County
  • St. Louis ARC
  • St. Louis County Library
  • UMSL Succeed Program

Attendees will also learn more about resources available at the library such as Sensory Story Time, which provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities. The program uses props, toys and tactile objects, to offer children a variety of ways to process the information being presented. Details are available at www.slcl.org/events or by calling 314-994-3300. 

Media inquiries about the Autism Expo should be directed to Jennifer McBride, SLCL Communications Manager at 314-994-3300 ext 2250 or jmcbride@slcl.org. 

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