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I'm moving toward fall with a full schedule, but I do have some spots left. And don't forget - you can sign up for my credit courses based on the ideas of Look Me in the Eye at www.elms.edu. My March 20 class has come and gone but I'll be back in the fall. If you'd like to put an event together, contact Sally Itterly, my speaking agent, at sitterly@thelavinagency.com.

July 26-7, San Francisco, CA

I will be attending the Weatherstone Fellowship review meeting where we will take the next steps to choose recipients of next year's Fellowship awards. Winners will be announced this fall. Read more about these fellowships here, on the Autism Speaks website.

Sept 1-2, Toronto

Join me at the “Genetic Risk Factors for Autism: Translating Discoveries into Diagnostics” symposium.

Sept 15, 2010, Dallas, TX

I'll be the keynote speaker for Dallas Metrocare Services at their luncheon fundraiser. Will you be in Dallas? Be sure and stop by if you are . . .


Oct 8, 2010, Waterloo, IL

I'll be the keynote speaker for Teacher's Institute at Monroe-Randolph Regional Office of Education

Oct 23, Chicopee, MA

Pam Victor and I will teach our next Asperger class. Graduate and continuing ed/professional development credit given. Register on the college website at www.elms.edu.


Nov 5, Staten Island, NY

Join me for the annual award dinner of the Eden II Center for Autistic Children at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island. For more information or tickets, please contact:
Ilene Rosen
Asst. Director of Development & Public Relations
Eden II Programs
150 Granite Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718)816-1422 x. 104


Nov 17, Worcester, MA

I'll be returning to speak at Worcester State College.

Mar 27, 2011, Iselin, NJ


I'll be the keynote speaker for ASPEN's annual conference at the Hilton Woodbridge. For more information see ASPEN - Asperger Syndrome Education Network at www.aspennj.org


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