Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Understanding Aspergers presentation in Buffalo, NY 9/22/12

Award winning author, advocate, and Aspergirl, Rudy Simone will present "Understanding Asperger's Through the Lifespan" at the Buffalo campus on Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m. in the Event Center, located in the Sullivan Center.

Simone is the author of several books on Asperger's in the areas of employment, female Asperger Syndrome, and relationships where at least one person is on the Autism Spectrum. "Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome" was the winner of the 2010 Independent Publisher's Gold Medal, and "Asperger's on the Job" was the winner of Foreword Review's 2010 Book of the Year Gold Medal. She is also the author of "22 Things" series of books on AS relationships. Simone has lectured in Australia, the UK and all over the US, and has shared the stage with Temple Grandin and Tony Attwood. For more information about Rudy Simone, visit http://help4aspergers.com/.



9 - 9:30am -- Continental Breakfast

9:30 - 11am -- Presentation

11 - 11:30am -- Q & A, book signing



The event is presented by Autism Services, Inc's Center for Learning, the Autism Society of WNY, Medaille College, and the College Internship Program (CIP).



Cost is $10 per person for early bird registration (before September 17), and $20 per person for late/on-site registration. Contact Kathy Eiss at (716) 633-2275 or visit www.friendsofasi.org for online registration.

scholarship program for students with disabilities pursue higher education

The American Association on Health and Disabilities is accepting applications for its scholarship program supporting students with disabilities pursue higher education in a field related to disability and health (deadline, November 15th). While the amount is under $1000, every bit helps!