Webinar - Students with Aspergers and Autism on Campus

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WEBINAR--

Working with Students with Aspergers and Autism on Campus

Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm PM (EST)

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $90.00

TO REGISTER: http://studentaffairs.com/webinars/03.html

OVERVIEW:

* An introduction to Asperger's and Autism will be provided.

* Definitions and increase in prevalence will be discussed.

* How to deal with students on the spectrum in regards to social

issues, group dynamics and campus life.

* How accommodating should campuses and residence halls be?

* What information can be shared with staff and/or faculty?

* How should campuses respond to parents of students on the

autism spectrum?

FACILITATOR:

Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown is Director of Student Services at the

University of Connecticut School of Law and is one of the principles

of the website, collegeautismspectrum.com. She has worked in

Disability Services for 30 years. Dr. Brown consults at colleges and

universities around the country and speaks at many national

conferences on Asperger's Syndrome. Her book, " Students with

Asperger's: A Guide for College Professionals, " was published in

2009. Her new book, " Students on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for

Parents and Clinicians, " is will be published in 2011.