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NAAR Autism Lecture Series - Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Interested in hearing about autism from the world's most famous person with autism?
May 5, 2003 - Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, CO
NAAR and the Autism Society of America-Colorado Chapter present this lecture and book signing with Temple Grandin, Ph.D., on Monday, May 5 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Denver. This lecture was originally scheduled for March but was cancelled due to a severe snow storm.
Dr. Grandin, renowned author and autism expert, will talk about visual thinking, communications and successful employment. The event takes place Monday, May 5 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown Denver, located at 1550 Court Place, just off the 16th Street Mall. The book signing is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the lecture starting at 7 p.m. Books by Dr. Grandin as well as other publications about autism spectrum disorders will be on sale at the event.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door.
For more information, please call (720) 214-0794 or visit www.autismcolorado.org.
NAAR Autism Lecture Series - Eric London, M.D.
Interested in learn about the latest information on autism research? You are invited to the following free autism lecture featuring Eric London, M.D.
May 4, 2003 - Emory University School of Public Health, Atlantia, GA
Eric London, M.D., Co-Founder and Vice President of Medical Affairs for the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), wiill discuss the latest trends in autism research and review research recently presented at the Second Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR).
This event will also include a special guest lecture on the prevalence of autism in children in metropolitan Atlanta that reviews findings from the latest epidemiology study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This free lecture is scheduled for Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m. and takes place at Emory University - Rollins School of Public Health, located at 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA. The lecture will be held in the Rita Anne Rollins Room.
This lecture is free and open to the public, although reservations are recommended. Please RSVP by calling (404) 344-3229 or via e-mail at: atlanta@walkfarfornaar.org
Autism Awareness Events
You are invited to the following events in honor or National Autism Awareness Month.
April 27, 2003 - Autism Awareness Day at Shea Stadium
Join NAAR and the NY Mets for Autism Awareness Day at Shea Stadium on Sunday, April 27 as the Mets take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game time is at 1:10 p.m.
The first 12,000 children (12 & under) will receive a Mets jersey, and everyone who attends the game as part of NAAR's group will receive a commemorative silver-plated Mets logo magnet. Also, the Mets are scheduled to conduct their Dynamets Dash following the game, when each child may run the bases (weather permitting).
Tickets start at $14 (for upper level seats) and go up to $36 (mezzanine box seats).
For tickets or more information, call (516) 327-4646 or e-mail at aayan@naar.org.
NAAR Autism Lecture Series - Andy Shih, Ph.D.
Interested in learn about the latest information on autism research & what it means for our children? You are invited to the following autism lecture featuring Andy Shih, Ph.D.
April 28, 2003 - University of Washington, Seattle
Andy Shih, Ph.D., Director of Research & Programs for the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), wiill discuss the latest trends in autism research and NAAR's funding strategy, accomplishments and program initiatives and what it means for children and families touched by autism.
This lecture is scheduled for Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. and takes place at the University of Washington Health Science Building, Room T439, NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA.
This lecture is free and open to the public, although reservations are recommended. Please RSVP by calling (206) 464-5182 or via e-mail at: ashaffer@naar.org.
Lecture on Asperger Syndrome
Interested in learn about Asperger Syndrome? You are invited to the following autism lecture featuring Patty Romanowski-Bashe, author of the OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome.
May 7, 2003 – Holiday Inn, Ronkonkoma (Long Island, NY)
The National Alliance for Autism Research, the David Center & the Suffolk County CHADD are co-sponsoring with the following lecture on Asperger Syndrome: ADHD & Asperger Syndrome - Their Impact on Personal And Social Relationships, featuring Patty Romanowski-Bashe, author of the OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome.
This lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 and takes place at The Holiday Inn, located at 3845 Veteran's Highway, Ronkonkoma, Long Island – approximately a quarter-mile east of MacArthur Airport. Member support groups begin at 7 p.m. and the lecture begins at 8 p.m.
This lecture is free to CHADD Members. Non members will be asked to make a $5.00 donation.
