Autreat

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Autism Network International presents

AUTREAT 2006

Living Life the Autly Way

Autreat is a retreat-style conference run by autistic people, for

autistic people and our friends and families. It is an opportunity

for autistic people and those with related developmental differences,

our friends and supporters to come together, discover and explore

autistic connections, and develop advocacy skills, all in an

autistic-friendly environment.

Autreat focuses on positive living with autism, NOT on causes, cures,

or ways to make us more normal. We have an exciting lineup of

presentations on a variety of subjects of interest to the Autistic

community, including communication, relationships, daily living aids,

effects of prejudice, and more. Autreat has been approved to offer

Continuing Education Units through the Center on Human Policy at

Syracuse University.

Autreat 2006 will take place on June 26-30 at a small university

campus in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. The campus has plenty

of open space for walking, recreation, and enjoying the outdoors.

Lodging is in a residence hall with two people per room (up to 4 can

be accommodated in a room, if desired).

Autreat welcomes people of all ages and all patterns of abilities.

Autism Network International is not able to provide personal

assistance for people who need help caring for themselves or

participating in this program. If you need to bring a support person

to help you with self-care and participation in activities, we have

reduced registration fees for full-time support people.

Some structured, accessible recreational activities for adults are

available, in addition to facilities for unstructured activities.

Registration includes a supervised activity program for children and

teens under 18.

Please register by June 15. For fee information, registration form, a

list of workshops, and further autreat information, check out ANI's

website at: http://www.ani.ac.