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Dr. Stephen Shore

We are so very excited to announce that Dr. Stephen Shore will give two Keynote Presentations for our 2010 Autism Expo on Saturday September 25th, 2010 at Live Oaks Career Development Campus. Live Oaks is located at 5956 Buckwheat Road, Milford, OH 45150.

10:30-11:30. Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: In Inside View Towards Success
Join Stephen in his autobiographical journey from the nonverbal days as he relates his life to the many challenges facing people on the autism spectrum. Some of the areas discussed include classroom accommodation, teaching of musical instruments, as well as issues faced by adults such as relationships, self-advocacy, higher education, and employment. The session ends with a short audience activity demonstrating what it feels like have autism and to struggle through some of the challenges surrounding communication and socialization.

12:30-1:30. Options to Consider for Parents and others Supporting People with Autism for Successful Transition to Adulthood

As Dr. Shore says, "Adults with Autism : We spend 70 to 80 percent of our lives as adults, folks."
Achieving a best outcome for a productive transition to adulthood requires intervention in the three main areas of behavioral/developmental/educational, biomedical, and sensory integration. The importance of the interplay between these three areas of intervention as well as approaches focused on addressing social and self-awareness necessary to navigate the adult worlds of employment, relationships, continuing education, interdependent living, and appropriate self-advocacy shall be examined.

About Dr. Stephen Shore

Nonverbal until four and diagnosed with "atypical development with strong autistic tendencies," Stephen Shore was regarded as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization.

Fortunately, his parents disagreed. With their persistence and the help of teachers and other friends and professionals, Stephen has gained more ground than anyone would have thought possible from that original diagnosis! He is now completing his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their capacities to the fullest extent possible.

In addition to working with children and advocating for a better quality of life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure. In his book Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, he shares his love of music and learning as he walks us through the heartaches and triumphs of his life as an Aspie.

He also serves on the board of the Autism Society of America, as board president of the Asperger’s Association of New England, and is on the Board of Directors for Unlocking Autism, the Autism Services Association of Massachusetts, MAAP Services, The College Intership Program, and the KEEN Foundation.

To Learn More About Dr. Stephen Shore please visit his website: www.autismasperger.net

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