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Celebrity Has Compelling Testimony To Present At Her First Autism Conference

07-16-08
Celebrity Has Compelling Testimony To Present At Her First Autism Conference
Actress, singer, and author Holly Robinson Peete will deliver the Keynote address at the USAAA 2008 Autism & Asperger International Conference which will also include more than 30 of the world's leading Autism Spectrum Disorder experts who will discuss new treatment regimes and effective therapies never before presented to the public.


Austin, TX – July 14, 2008 – The US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) is set to hold its third annual conference, the 2008 International Conference, from September 4-7, 2008 in Austin, Texas. The event will be kicked off by well-known actress, singer, and author Holly Robinson Peete who, along with husband Rodney – a former NFL quarterback, has become a vocal national advocate for autism-affected families. The Peetes have successfully managed marriage challenges and the difficulties faced in raising their son Rodney Jr. who is affected by autism… and they are still going strong as a family after 12 years! Ms. Peete will offer her compelling testimony on the twin miracles of compassion and communication.

Actress, singer, and author Holly Robinson Peete will deliver the Keynote address at the USAAA 2008 Autism & Asperger International Conference
The conference itself will highlight many of the issues affecting both loved ones and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders, and provide much-needed open and positive discussions of autism and Asperger's Syndrome treatment options. The confirmed speakers for this extraordinary event include experts in the fields of medicine, education, research, behavioral and developmental therapies, diet and nutrition, and family issues. They are physicians, scientists, speech pathologists, developmental specialists, parents, caretakers, educators and individuals on the spectrum who are personally affected by autism or Asperger's Syndrome, and serve as lifelines for others. They will share a message of knowledge and hope and conference attendees will be privileged to hear success stories in even the most dire cases.

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For conference registration, call 1-866-208-0207.

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