Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital Hosting Focus Groups for Parents/Caregivers of Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder Children

Leesburg, VA – August 12, 2016 – The Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital is the only pediatric ER in Loudoun County and one of only two in the Northern Virginia area. In an effort to continue meeting the needs of our youngest patients Inova Loudoun Hospital is exploring the possibility of becoming an autism and sensory processing disorder friendly emergency room.

Inova Loudoun is hosting two focus groups for parents/caregivers of children who have autism or a sensory processing disorder. The focus groups will give parents/caregivers and opportunity to provide suggestions and insight for creating an environment that meets the needs of these patients.

Focus group meetings will be held on Thursday, August 18 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg (South Lobby Entrance). Free valet parking is available. To RSVP, or to provide written suggestions, please contact Allyson Halverson, Child Life Specialist, at Allyson.halverson@inova.org.

Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493

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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.