The Challenge of Adulthood for Teenagers and Adults with ASD – Encouraging Resilience & Self-Reliance
This two-day presentation, hosted by Autism Community Training (ACT), focuses on the “Social Thinking” approach for teens and young adults with social learning challenges. Visit the website for more information. The early bird deadline for registration is July 22, 2010.
About the Presenters:
Michelle Garcia Winner is an internationally respected speech language pathologist who specializes in the treatment of students and young adults with social cognitive deficits, including those with Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and Non-Verbal Learning Disability. Michelle is also the recipient of a US Congressional Award for her development of “Social Thinking” concepts. To learn more about Social Thinking, including books and videos, see www.socialthinking.com.
Pamela Crooke is the senior clinician at Social Thinking Center and part of the social – cognitive team, and also a faculty member at San Jose State University. Her area of expertise is treatment efficacy in social and relational therapies for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism.
Cost:
- Parents, Para-Professionals and Students = $160
- Professionals = $200
When:
September 10 & 11, 2010
8:00 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 4:00 Presentation
Where:
SFU School for the Contemporary Arts at Woodward’s (Main Cinema)
149 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC