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<p>DALLAS &#8212; Misericordia University&#8217;s College of Health Sciences opened an Autism Center Tuesday.</p><p>Located in the John J. Passan Hall at Misericordia, the Autism Center will provide healthcare and medical students, clinicians, practitioners and caregivers with information and resources for those living with autism.</p><p>Autism is a cognitive disorder affecting communication, the ability to build relationships and language usage. A large percentage of the population is diagnosed with autism, said Leamor Kahanov, dean of the College of Health Sciences at Misericordia.</p><p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 children is diagnosed with autism in the United States.</p><p>The center&#8217;s website, www.misericordia.edu/autism, is a resource for &#8220;clinical services available on campus, as well as the educational camps, community resources, current best-practice treatments and other related information,&#8221; Kahanov said in a press release.</p><p>The Autism Center is comprised of a partnership of the university&#8217;s academic departments, including medical imaging nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sonography, speech-language pathology, pre-medicine and pre-dental programs.</p><p>&#8220;We are utilizing our collaborative relationships in the community, and the talent synergies and expertise available in the College of Health Sciences for the betterment of the Autism community,&#8221; Kahanov said in a press release. &#8220;Our website is a guide to the clinical services available on campus, as well as the educational camps, community resources, current best-practice treatments and other related information.&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;The Autism Center is a perfect match for our mission at Misericordia, as it coalesces our tenet of service to others with a vital need in the community,&#8221; Thomas J. Botzman, president of Misericordia University said in a written statement.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Eileen Godin</p><p>egodin@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Eileen Godin at 570-991-6387 or on Twitter @TLNews.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Autism Center opens at Misericordia University in Dallas