Naturally Autistic Options

It's time once again for our monthly discussion with Charlie and Leonora Collura! This month the conversation will revolve around recent media covering the perception, discrimination and language surrounding the autistic population. Michael Buckholtz, author of "Autism Is My Universe" will be joining in as well! In order to get a better understanding of what we will be talking about, it is suggested that you read "Autism As An Academic Paradigm" by Tyler Cowen
http://chronicle.com/article/Autism-as-Academic-Paradigm/47033
"Autism: Moving Beyond the Quest For A Cure" by Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick
http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/7671/
and also listen to the following segments on youtube.com by Mike Embley about autistic adults in the U.K.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k3vLUkZZkg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0flB9yeezKA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXUwZHPClAs&feature=related
We will also touch base on the upcoming teleseminar with ANCA on Nov. 30th. Please call in with any comments or questions at 646-716-9663