The 13th Annual Providence ASD Symposium will be on March 14 - 15th, 2008, at the Providence Westin Hotel. The theme is Creating Community for Persons with ASD and their Families.
Friday: What in the World is Autism?: How Culture Shapes a Disability - Roy Richard Grinker, Ph.D.
AND
Respectful Approaches to Behavior Support: Moving Away from the Culture of Coercion - Fredda Brown, Ph.D.
Saturday:
Disabilities, Possibilities, and the Arts - Keri Bowers & Taylor Cross
This presentation will begin with a 10-minute keynote by Taylor Cross entitled “Influences of My Community.” You will also view a short clip of Keri & Taylor’s film, Normal People Scare Me
AND
Inclusive Programming for Students
with ASD: Developing and Building Programs for Success - Sheila Wagner, M.Ed
You can attend one day or both days! Registration fee for parents is very reasonable. Money raised supports the Autism Parent's Retreat