Sondra to Speak in New Albany

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Dear Friend of ASO:

We are very pleased to share with you that ASO Board Member Sondra will be speaking Thursday, March 16, 2006 at New Albany School Cafeteria. Details follow my signature. 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 Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Define Me: An Educational Evening about Autism Spectrum Disorders

http://naspecialconnections.org/html/nasc_-_programs.html

Date: Thursday, March 16, 2006

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

Location: New Albany Elementary School (2-5) Cafeteria

Presenter: Sondra was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder in

the year of 2001. She has been married for 19 years and has four children

all diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. She is the author of a book titled

Reflections of Self and a DVD titled; Define Me. She enjoys writing and

speaking about autism spectrum disorders; educational approaches,

modification and adaptations to the educational or home setting. Part of her

work involves going into schools, or homes and consulting to parents or

teachers from her own autistic insight. Sondra is a board member of the

autism society of Ohio and has been asked to serve on the advisory board for

OCALI. Sondra is also a Parent Advocate trainee through the LEND program of

Ohio State University working as part of a multidisciplinary team of

professionals and trainees seeking to gain better insight to better serve

and support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

In the past Sondra served as a voting member of the Ohio Autism Task Force

appointed by the Governor of the state of Ohio.

Audience: Parents and professionals who live and work with individuals

affected by autism spectrum disorders. This will be a rare opportunity to

learn what it is like to live and go to school every day with autism.

Questions? Contact Holly Robbertz at 933-0551 or email at

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