HOLLIS – The SAU 41 Parent Partnership invites you to join them for a workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Lawrence Barn in Hollis. Teresa Bolick will present “From Acquaintances to BFF: The Development of Friendships in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.”

Bolick is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, Asperger syndrome and other autism-spectrum disorders. Bolick provides evaluation and treatment to children, adolescents, and their families. She is a frequent consultant to schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She is an enthusiastic speaker, presenting workshops for parents, paraprofessionals and professionals across the nation. Bolick is author of “Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World,” and “Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Building Skills for the Real World.” Her most recently published book is “Asperger’s and Girls,” which she co-wrote with Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin and other noted authors in the autism community.

Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the presentation for $5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. RSVP at www.sau41parentpartnership.org.