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ASPEN Spring 2012 Conference

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Hilton Woodbridge, 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830

Keynote Presentation:

Self-Advocacy and Disclosure: Achieving Success in Reaching a Greater Understanding With Others in Work, Education, Community, and Relationships

Stephen Shore, Ph.D.

Author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome; Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum; the critically acclaimed Understanding Autism for Dummies; and the newly released DVD Living Along the Autism Spectrum - What It Means to Have Autism or Asperger Syndrome.

Young Adult Panel Presentation:

Moderated by John Elder Robison

Author of Look Me In the Eye and Be Different

From Autism Talk TV and Wrong Planet
Alex Plank
Jack "Cubby" Robison
Kirsten Lindsmith
Scotty Holman

Afternoon Workshops

"So, Are We Supposed to Hug Now?"-Best Practices for Neurologically Mixed Marriages and Other Harrowing Relationships

presented by David Finch

Author of The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband

"Finding and Keeping a Job With Asperger Syndrome"

presented by Dan and Julie Coulter

"Preparing for College Life for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Steps to Making a Successful Transition From High School Through College"

presented by Yvonne Foster, Ph.D.

"Navigating the Healthcare System"

presented by Valerie Powers Smith, Esq.

Watch our website for more details.

For More Details

Download the Spring Conference Brochure

In honor of our 15th Anniversary, we are publishing an Ad Journal that will be distributed at our Spring Conference on April 29, 2012. It will also be available at all our meetings and events throughout the year. We invite you to show your support of the autism spectrum community and ASPEN by placing an advertisement or message in our 15th Anniversary Ad Journal. In addition, we are offering several Conference Sponsorship opportunities.

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Download our Ad Journal Form

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Thank you for your support!

Beautiful ASPEN donation cards

Acknowledge a special event or a special person by making a donation to ASPEN. Send one of these beautiful cards in honor of teacher, a birth, a graduation, a birthday, a wedding or an anniversary, or in memory of someone special. A beautiful ASPEN card will be sent to the person or family to let them know of your generosity and concern.

In addition to supporting and promoting ASPEN, you will be promoting awareness of Asperger Syndrome.

You can request cards one at a time and have them sent out directly by the National Office, or purchase several at $10 each to keep on hand and then send out yourself when the occasions arise. A minimum donation is requested of $10 per card.

How To Order ASPEN Donation Cards

Send us your request by mail with a check payable to "ASPEN" to: 9 Aspen Circle, Edison, NJ 08820 USA

For More Details

Please contact Lori Shery at 732-321-0880 or aspenorg@aol.com