Friday, August 7, 2009

Our Autism Society of America meeting 2009 girls presentation

Hi everyone,

Got back a week or so ago from St. Charles where we gave a number of presentations - one of which was on girls with ASDs. I was so pleased that it was to a "standing room only" crowd. Finally everyone is starting to see the importance of issues facing females with ASDs, and are interested in understanding these more. Was anyone at the ASA meeting?

I was so fortunate to meet Sondra Williams in person finally after corresponding through email. She is such an incredible woman with AS, a great speaker, a brilliant mind. If you haven't read her book Reflections of Self published by The Gray Center, i strongly recommend it.

The annual women's panel was wonderful as always, moderated by ever dynamic Dena Gassner and Brigid Rankowski, a college student with AS, gave a wonderful talk about her experiences. What a cool gal! Very inspiring!

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer - what are your girls up to this summer to have fun and keep learning and relaxing?

Would love to hear about it!

Shana.

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