Experts, parents, and adults living with autism to explore the frontiers of daily life
WHAT:
Special education experts and researchers from San Francisco State
University and the UC Davis MIND Institute join forces with over 150
parents from Sacramento and the Bay Area and with adults diagnosed with
Asperger's Syndrome to educate the community about this formof high
functioning autism.
The conference is open to the public and anyone who is interested in learning about, finding support for, or helping out adults with Asperger's syndrome and other related conditions. A $15 donation is requested and includes lunch.
The conference is sponsored by AASCEND II, the student chapter of AASCEND, the Autism Asperger's Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking and Development.
WHEN & WHERE:
Saturday, February 10, 2001, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seven Hills
Conference Center on the San Francisco State University campus.
WHY:
While a lot of attention has been focused on autism and the increased
number of children who have been diagnosed over the past 15 years, this
day- long conference focuses on the unique needs of adolescents and adults
with Asperger's Syndrome and related conditions. These adults have been
misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and although autism can profoundly affect
an individual's ability to interact socially, process language, and
perceive sensations, many can work and live independently. The conference
provides the forum to discuss a variety of important issues, including
housing, vocational development, social action research, social activities,
transition and mental health.
SPEAKERS /
CONFERENCE DETAILS:
Keynote speaker Dr. David Amaral, research director of the UC Davis MIND
Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders), will
discuss "The Founding of the MIND Institute: From Dream to Reality."
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Contact: Carole Gan
cfgan@ucdavis.edu
916-734-9047
University of California, Davis - Health System
8-Feb-2001