Asperger Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Independence - Part 1 (Diagnosis)

Do you suspect someone you love has autism or Asperger Syndrome? This program explores the signs, the medical explanation, and the hardwired facts. Topics discussed: signs of autism, the importance of diagnosis, grief, and moving forward with awareness. Hosted by Jennifer Allen, Founder of Aspergers101 and her son Samuel Allen. Special guest: Dr. Berenice de la Cruz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Chief Operating Officer, Autism Community Network. MORE: the San Antonio Public Library and Aspergers101 announced a partnership and upcoming four-part educational series that will focus on understanding and excelling with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome. A well-known team of autism experts (many of whom live successfully on the spectrum) will participate in discussions about important related topics. A question and answer session with the panel experts will follow each night. The series will be presented by Jennifer Allen, Founder and CEO of Aspergers101. Aspergers101 is a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering and educating individuals with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, their advocates, and the community.

Each program will be held at Central Library on the second Tuesday of every month May – August from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. They were live-streamed via Sinclair Broadcasting at News4SA.com/Live/Event and shared remotely at six participating Library locations: Cortez, Parman, Cody, Mission, Potranco, and Guerra branch libraries. Panel experts include Dr. Ghia Edwards, Psy.D. Behaviorist; Dema K. Stout, MA, PCC, CPCC, Greatness Coaching; Janet Enriquez, Autism Education Specialist, Region 20; Dr. Berenice de la Cruz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Chief Operating Officer, Autism Community Network; and Dr. Louise O’Donnell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UT Health Science Center.

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