J. Carley, Exec Dir of GRASP on Autism One Radio

[Guest guest]

The Real World of Autism with Chantal Tuesday, April 11 at 1:30 EST, 10:30 PST Topic: GRASP: The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership, which was started by adults diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism who believe they have a responsibility to serve not only themselves as a community, but all of society as well. Guest: Carley, Executive Director of GRASP will be discussing GRASP, a non-profit organization whose mission includes increasing public awareness of Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism is Director of GRASP, the largest organization comprised of adults on the autism spectrum, and has spoken at many conferences and has appeared in the media widely, most notably in the NYTimes, Washington Post, the London Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on CNBC, and Terry Gross’ “Fresh Air” on NPR. Until 2001,

Mr. Carley was the United Nations Representative of Veterans for Peace, Inc. Also prior to 2001 he was a playwright who enjoyed 15 productions and 10 readings of his plays in New York. Today, in addition to running GRASP, he moonlights as a classical music host for New York Public Radio (WNYC). Along with his son, he was diagnosed with AS in November of 2000. Chantal Sicile-Kira Autism Making a Difference, Inc Assessing & Coaching for Work & College 12515 Carmel Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92130