March 2008

Autism Network Conference Keynote

ASAN’s Scott Michael Robertson presented the keynote at the 3rd Annual Penn Autism Network Conference at the University of Pennsylvania. He discussed college transition planning.

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He’s so functional

An essay by Susan Etlinger. In the earliest days of Isaac’s diagnosis, there would be a certain point at which the specialist would stop and say, in a tone meant to comfort us, “but, you know, he’s very high-functioning.”

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Newsweek Article on Autism

In a Newsweek story entitled Autism: Fact and Fiction, ASAN President Ari Ne’eman discussed the neurodiversity movement and the need for greater acceptance of differences in…

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Comments at March 14, 2008 IACC Meeting

Communication and Quality of Life Research Should Be Prioritized: The media portray the autism spectrum as something new only existing amongst children. Yet, the adult population continues to lack needed support and awareness.

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