Wednesday, August 17, 2016

SC Autism Society Annual Conference


                                    SCAS Annual Conference
                                Keynote -- John Elder Robison


You are invited to attend the South Carolina Autism Society's Annual Conference on October 7th in Columbia with keynote speaker John Elder Robison.

This event will be addressing the needs of all individuals at every age during their journey with ASD. Please join us for this important time of learning and sharing. Breakout groups addressing a multitude of topics will be available. You will not leave disappointed.

Please visit our website for registration information and reserve your space today! Tickets are going fast!

http://scautism.org/2016-annual-conference/

Date:  Friday, October 7, 2016
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cost:   $50 per person, includes lunch
Location: Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC  29209 

Keynote Topic — Hiring on the Spectrum: Neurodiversity at the Workplace

Robison’s books Look Me in the Eye, Be Different, and Raising Cubby are the most widely read accounts of life with Asperger’s in the world. His books have been translated into more than fifteen languages, and they are sold in 60+ countries. His newest book—Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Awakening—was published in March 2016. Robison has also authored or contributed to over 100 autism-related articles.

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