IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS for AUTISM TOMORROW!
The First in a Series of Live Interactive Video Webcasts, September 17, 2010 at 2PM ET
Find answers to the question, "Now that many of our little children with autism are reaching adulthood, what's next?" Experts will assemble to address this issue.
The Facts: As of April 2010, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website reports that an average of one in 110 children are diagnosed with autism, resulting in hundreds of thousands of people who need information and services immediately.
The Need: Autism rates exponentially increased since the mid-eighties, and thousands of families have a child with autism who are reaching adulthood without a comprehensive resource to help them make that transition. Autism Tomorrow gives you the comprehensive resource and life guide you need to help your child make a smooth transition into adulthood.
When you have questions about whether your child can work, go to college, live independently, date, get married, have children, be safe, have a secure financial future, or any one of a hundred others, the experts in this our webcasts will help you with important decisions on how to proceed. The goal is to help your child not only survive, but thrive in the real world.
The Autism Tomorrow Internet TV Town Hall Series: Offers well-researched panel subject matter experts and weaves in positive real life stories and programs about persons with Autism, families, communities and decision makers that successfully handle all the challenges. Positive stories chronicle successes span from high-functioning autism often referred to as Asperger's, and other the end of the spectrum, with a more severe form of autism.
The Viewing Audience: Parents, you are the bridge between your child's needs and educating employers and the community about autism. Employers, managers and coworkers may need to change the way they speak with an employee who has autism. Civic leaders and first responders. Primary Education and Universities/ College leaders. Financial planners. Wellness and Healthcare Providers.
The Sponsors: We welcome sponsors for live programming highlighting interactive live broadcasts which will be featured during the webcasts. Please note we offer playback video from sponsors during the webcast or produce interviews that can be featured as advertorial during the show.
Introducing The Autism Tomorrow Internet TV Town Hall Pilot Panel Speakers:
Karen Simmons
A gemologist by trade, Simmons switched gears to help her real gems, her six children. Once her son, Jonathan was diagnosed with autism, she devoted her life to helping him and others with autism become their personal best. Simmons' first book, Little Rainman: Autism Through the Eyes of a Child, was written from three-year-old Jonny's perspective to help his teachers, siblings, and other parents understand his uniqueness. Highly articulate, Jonny speaks for so many who cannot, as the thousands who have read Little Rainman have told us.
Karen's love and passion to help those with autism led her to create more resources, write books, found the website, www.AutismToday.com, host conferences and ultimately become one of the world's leading clearinghouses on information and help for those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. As CEO of Autism Today, she hosts expert classes designed for parents, educators, doctors, therapists, and those who serve the autism and special needs community.
As co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Children with Special Needs with Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Heather McNamara, Karen also empowers others to share their heartwarming stories. Her son, Alex, was diagnosed with ADHD, making two of her six children the inspiration for all her work.
Karen authored several other titles: Artism: Art by Those with Autism, The Autism Experience: Stories of Hope and Love, Peace of Mind for Autism CD; Autism From The Soul CD, Surrounded By Miracles, plus the Amazon bestseller and Book Of The Year In The Medicine Category, The Official Autism 101 Manual. Her books have received critical acclaim from media sources such as Fox News, Global News, PBS, ABC's View from the Bay, and Woman's World Magazine.
Bill Davis
Bill Davis began speaking for and representing his son, Chris, to give him a voice. He quickly became a stellar advocate for children and adults with autism. Bill is the author of two books: Breaking Autism’s Barriers: A Father's Story and Dangerous Encounters: Avoiding Perilous Situations With Autism. Davis speaks throughout the country, at universities and before Congress. He has trained hundreds of Emergency Service Responders, served as an expert witness and written numerous articles for autism journals. Bill is the past President of the Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Chapter of The Autism Society of America (ASA), a representative for Unlocking Autism, and recipient of Temple University’s ‘End of The Victim’s Silence’ Advocacy Award.
Stephen Shore
Stephen Shore has Asperger’s, is a professor at Adelphi University, and earned the following degrees: Ed.D. in Education, Boston University (2008); M.A. in Music Education, Boston University (1992); B.A. in Music Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1986); B.A. in Accounting and Information Systems, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1986); Ed.D. (2008) Boston University. You can learn more about him and his speaking events at http://www.autismasperger.net
Keri Bowers
Keri Bowers, is the creator of the hit films, Normal People Scare Me; the Sandwich Kid; & ARTS. Talks and workshops based on her workbook, "Mapping Transitions to Your Child’s Future" have Keri traveling around the world to share her work in “possibilities, disabilities, and the arts. Her current film in production is called “Desire,” a film about sexuality and disabilities. For more information about Keri’s work, visit
http://www.normalfilms.com
Julie Matthews
Certified Nutrition Consultant
Julie is dedicated to improving people's health through nutrition consultation, specialized diets, and holistic wellness coaching.
She studied holistic nutrition through California state certified Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts and hold a Bachelor of Science from U.C. Davis in Agricultural and Managerial Economics. Julie is a member of the National
Autism and Pregnancy Specialties
Julie has been a Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) Practitioner for seven years currently presents at the national DAN! conferences, and is the author of the award-winning book on diet and nutrition for autism Nourishing Hope for Autism.. Overall, Nourishing Hope comprises her book, a monthly show on Autism One Radio (particular to autism), a new Blogsite, NourishingHope.com, a Facebook Group, and an upcoming community website for knowledge sharing among families dealing with autism.
Her love for healthy babies led her to create Nourish The Future; workshops and cooking classes for all stages of pregnancy from preconception to postpartum. Julie particularly enjoys speaking to Mom's groups, classes of midwives, doulas, or other holistic pregnancy practitioners, or private schools groups such as her friends at Waldorf. |
