Autism, a Practical Understanding [F-24-2]
| Presenter: | Don Mesibov, Connor Newcombe, Jim Waterson |
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| Location: | Canton Fire Station: Community Room |
| Classes: | 4 Sessions 2.0 hours |
| Dates: | Wed 10:00 AM 09/04, Thu 09/19, 09/26, Wed 10/16 |
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What are the characteristics of people with autism? Why is there a crisis for people with autism and their families? Presenters will include a 24 year-old man with autism, and an expert on the connection between brain science and autism.
Don Mesibov is the Founder/director of The Institute for Learning Centered Education Autism Initiative. For forty years Don's brother, Gary, was the go-to person in the world for training and information about autism. Don's recent book, based on interviews with 83 people around the world, describes Gary's work, the history of autism, and why the "Refrigerator Mother Theory" that blamed mothers for autism in their children was able to be accepted universally for many years.
Connor Newcombe, 24, has recently published "101 POEMS," many of which describe his experiences and feelings as a man with a college degree unable to find employment.
Jim Waterson has held many positions in local education, retiring after a stint as Director of the graduate program at SLU. Jim currently designs on-line courses about brain science and his interactive presentations are cited by participants as a highlight of sessions they attend.
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Website for Institute for Learning Centered Education Autism Initiative: www.learningcentered.org
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