Autism Conference
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Date: October 19, 2009
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Abbe Wittenberg
Phone: 212-273-6472
Email: abbe.wittenberg@yai.org
Standing Room Only
"The Complete Guide to High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome: Making Friends and Managing Feelings"
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood
Dr. Tony Attwood spoke to a sold out crowd at this year's conference.
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The YAI Network was pleased to present the rare opportunity to hear one of the top minds on Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism. Dr. Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in autism spectrum disorders. His book "Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals" has sold more than 300,000 copies and has been translated into twenty languages. He has worked with more than 3,000 people of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. Dr. Attwood presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals and individuals with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's syndrome all over the world. He is also a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject. His most recent book is "The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome" was published in October 2006.
