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2346
	Town Hall Meeting for Those on the Spectrum
	
	
			
							
	
	Thursday, July 13, 2006: 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
		
		
	
	Narragansett Ballroom C (Westin Providence)
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
					
				
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	The Autism Town Hall Meeting is an annual moderated forum. The open format is primarily for people on the spectrum of autism to gather and exchange information about pertinent topics of interest, to discuss areas of concern, and support one another.
	
	The Autism Town Hall Meeting is an annual moderated forum. The open format is primarily for people on the spectrum of autism to gather and exchange information about pertinent topics of interest, to discuss areas of concern, and support one another.
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
Content Area: Communication
		
	
	
	
		Presenter:
		
			
				
				
				
				
					Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.
					
					
Professor at Adelphi University 
					
					
Adelphi University  
					
					
					Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" & "too sick" for outpatient treatment Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Non-verbal until four, with support from parents, teachers and his wife, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where research focuses on matching best practice to needs of autistic individuals. 
					
					
		