One Week Left to Register! Conference on AS & Technology Asperger's Association of New England in Partnership with MGH Aspire presents Asperger Syndrome and Technology: Pitfalls and Potentials
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When: Friday March 15, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
Where: Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road Newton Centre, MA 02459 Keynote Speakers: Christopher Mulligan, LCSW President and Clinical Director The Cyber Addiction Recovery Center Karen Waddill, MA, CCC-SLP ATP Director of Cotting Consulting Cotting School, Lexington, MA The use of technology has had a major impact in the lives of those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and related conditions. This conference will explore both the potential difficulties that the use of technology can present as well as the positive social and educational benefits. Specific interventions for assisting those who over-use technology and specific applications in technology that have benefitted others will be discussed. You will hear from experts in the field as well as from consumers. Pitfalls will be discussed in the morning and potentials will be discussed in the afternoon. This conference is appropriate for professionals, parents, and adults with AS/related conditions. Please click here for more details on the conference. |