AHA’s Annual Spring Conference

Save the Date! Save the Date! Save the Date! Save the Date!WHAT: AHA’s Annual Spring Conference
Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

WHEN: Sunday, April 13, 2008
WHERE: Ruth S. Harley University Center, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York

TIME: 8:00am – 4:30pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Family Members, Individuals on the Autism Spectrum, Educators and Professionals

OUR SPEAKERS: This year we expect a fabulous turnout of speakers, panelists and facilitators including keynote Peter Gerhardt, Lynda Geller, Stephen Shore, Zosia Zaks, Karl Wittig, Valerie Gaus, Michael John Carley and many more.

OUR WORKSHOPS: Among the topics we will cover this year will be special interest travel, understanding different therapies, choosing a psychiatrist, more about conversation, and many more.ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: Our mission is to increase awareness of the countless challenges and difficulties individuals on the autism spectrum face as adults and to assist in their independence. The conference will focus on establishing effective systems of supports and services from transition through adulthood. For information about the AHA Association and more information about our previous conferences, visit www.ahaNY.org. More info to be posted shortly!

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The spring newsletter will be a special edition – our 20th anniversary edition with special articles from all our Advisory board members (Tony Attwood, Valerie Gaus, Lynda Geller, Jerry Newport, Michael John Carley, John Pomeroy, Peter Gerhardt, Marty Schwartzman, May-Lynn Andresen, Diane Adreon, Ami Klin, Michelle Dunn, V. Mark Durand and Brenda Myles). Free to members.