The Autism Council is Hosting Eye-Opening Awareness Conference
The "Demystifying Autism" Conference will take place on Wednesday, May 13th from 9 AM
until 4 PM. Lunch will be provided for this special occasion. This conference will take
place at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY.
Join speaker William Stillman for an insightful, inspiring "inside-out" workshop. As a
person with Asperger's syndrome, Bill provides a non-clinical, humanistic overview of the
autism spectrum from the perspective of those who experience it: What is autism? What
is it like to have autism? What is considered best practice in supporting others?
communication, sensory sensitivities, mental health and movement differences? He shares
the many differences among people labeled with autism, including perspectives from his
friends on the spectrum as well as his own experiences. More importantly perhaps, Bill
shows us how we are all more alike than different, and participants will leave the day
having experienced their own "autisms."
Target audience: Anyone and everyone involved with individuals experiencing the autism
spectrum?persons on the spectrum, parents, grandparents, special education teachers,
regular education teachers, therapists, paraprofessional support staff, administrators,
guidance counselors, psychologists, residential staff, day program staff, etc.
About the presenter: William Stillman is a nationally-known autism spectrum speaker and
author, and has worked in the human services field since 1987. His books include
Demystifying the Autistic Experience, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with
Asperger's Syndrome, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Bipolar Disorder, and
Autism and the God Connection. He also writes for and hosts a column in the national
publication, The Autism Perspective magazine. His website is www.williamstillman.com.
**Mr. Stillman has also made himself available, this day only, for on-site book signing.
Conference fees are $75 for professionals, and $25 for individuals with Autism and their
parents. Sign up today, as seating is limited. Registration forms can be found on our
website, at www.theautismcouncil.org/events.html or you can call to request that one be
mailed to you. Send your completed registration form and payment to our office at 11
Centre Park, Suite 305; Rochester, NY 14614.
The Autism Council of Rochester, Inc. is the only nonprofit agency in the state of New
York that offers individualized transition services designed for individuals with ASD.
Due to the lack of services for these young adults, most of them are unable to find
independent housing or support themselves financially. Medical insurance and government
programs do not address this community need. More than 1 out of 150 children are
diagnosed with ASD, and these individuals desperately need your help to reach their
potential and contribute their unique talents to society.
Monetary donations are always appreciated, and can be sent to The Autism Council of
Rochester; 11 Centre Park, Suite 305; Rochester, NY 14614. Please call 585-530-7284 or
email info@theautismcouncil.org if you would like more information about this agency or
their programs.
Thank you,
Anna Gardner
Director of Communications
The Autism Council of Rochester, Inc.
www.theautismcouncil.org
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