Upcoming Aspergers Employment Conference

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on an upcoming conference in the Detroit area. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org-----------------------------------------------------

The Metro Detroit Rehabilitation Agency, the Autism Society of Michigan and the Autism Society of America, Oakland County Chapter jointly present "Asperger's and Employment" conference, featuring international speaker Gail Hawkins on Tuesday February 14, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at De Convention Center 6015 East 10 Mile Rd. in Warren . Gail Hawkins founded Hawkins Institute (formerly Mission Possible) in 1995, to help people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) realize their goals, achieve employment success and improve their overall quality of life. Gail is an innovative consultant and practitioner, a frequent guest speaker, and author of How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome ( Kingsley Publishers, 2004). With more than 15 years of experience, Gail has received international recognition for her specialized work with people on the Autism spectrum. Sally Burton Hoyle of the Autism Society of Michigan will present on "Understanding Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: Psycho-social Aspects, prevalence and scope of need for services related to transition and employment" Nick Dubin will begin the conference , presenting on "My personal Experience as an Individual With Asperger's Syndrome". Fee (includes handouts, refreshment breaks and catered luncheon): Association members Fee: $60.00 MRA/MDRA, ASAOCC & ASM Non-Members Fee: $75.00 Register online with credit card at www.asaoakland.org Or Mail: by January 25, 2006 check to: MDRA c/o MDLEG/MRS- Terry Hylton 2805 Pontiac Lake Rd., Ste 1A Waterford, MI 48328 Self advocates, parents, agency and school professionals encouraged to attend.