Autism workshop at local public library March 19

The Odessa Friends of the Library are sponsoring a workshop on “Autism: Transitioning into Adulthood” by Dr. Steve Becker on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Odessa Public Library, 21 E First Ave.

Some of the subtopics covered are:

• How should a parent prepare a teenager for living on his/her own?

• What changes happen to parents as their children grow up into adulthood?

• How can parents create a safety net to prevent young adults from “crashing and burning” (getting overwhelmed, failing school, growing depressed, becoming isolated, thinking about suicide, etc...