Announcements

November, 1997

"Keeping the Promise" is the theme of the 33rd Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDAT) Conference. Provided as a support to parents & professionals. Includes presentations, exhibits, & "Luncheon with the Speakers." Call Ann Robinson at LDAT at (512) 458 - 8234 or (800) 604 - 7500.

"Annual National Conference for High-Functioning People with Autism" is sponsored by MAAP (More Able Autistic People) & Indiana State Univ. Call (219) 662 - 1311, contact Susan Moreno.

December, 1997

"Social Skills" is sponsored by Future Horizons on December 9, 1997 Addresses PDD/Autistic/Asperger's difficulty in "reading, interpreting, and responding" to social cues and social information. Carol Gray & Tony Attwood will present an in-depth one-day workshop on social skills strategies. Through the use of demonstration, visual aids, and audience participation, they will provide attendees with the skills needed to understand the nature of the social skill challenges faced by individuals diagnosed along the autism spectrum, and to improve social relationships through effective intervention strategies. Cost is $95, or $85 for groups of five or more. Call (800) 489 - 0727

There will not be a meeting of the ASA-TGCC in the month of December. Please check your newsletter for information regarding the Christmas party.

If you would like to announce activities related to Autism/PDD, please let Kathy know by e-mail at kwaites@phoenix.net