Little Rock: Speaker on How to Succeed with Autism in High School and College

Carole Ann MacDonald, a teacher who herself has Asperger's, addresses the needs and strengths of students with autism who are interested in post-secondary education. What does it take to succeed in higher education? What kinds of classrooms are best suited for higher functioning students with autism, Asperger's, and other behavioral disorders?

Ms. MacDonald holds a unique position as a person with Asperger’s who is also teaching students with Asperger’s syndrome. She holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree with a major in History and a Masters Degree of Education from York University in Canada. Ms. MacDonald completed her thesis research on the attitudes of teachers, parents and students towards students diagnosed with autism attending post-secondary education in Ontario. She was nominated for the Premier's Award in teaching excellence in 2008. Ms. MacDonald also co-produced several education training videos on Asperger’s.

Please help distribute this flier to interested students, educators, therapists, and counselors.  FLIER LINK HERE

Sponsors: National Autism Association, Autism Speaks, Marjorie Greenberg.

She is speaking on Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00pm at the Main Library in Little Rock. Parking is only $1 an hour with a stamped ticket. I am willing to sign attendance forms for those needing professional education credits, although this event is not registered.

There's no need to RSVP, but please contact Marjorie Greenberg at eyecontactarkansas@gmail.com for further information.

This event is not endorsed in any way by the Central Arkansas Library System.

Update on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Eye Contact Arkansas

She'll also be speaking Wednesday, August 10th in Rogers, AR.  I hope educators and parents will have a chance to hear her! For more information, go HERE.

Update on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 by Eye Contact Arkansas

I just talked to another group that hosted her.  They said the presentation was quite good, with good insights for families and professionals on autism.  Funny, interesting speech.

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[L. Morse]

Carole Ann MacDonald will also speak during our August Autism Support Group Meeting, which is next Tuesday, August 10th, 6-8pm. We meet at the following location in Rogers, AR:
NWA Center for Non-profits, Arkansas Support Network Training Room
1200 West Walnut Street
(Formerly St. Mary’s Hospital)
http://nwaautismsupport.com/Schedule__Calendar_.html