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M-SPEC Presents- Let's Talk Autism- Video and Panel: "A Teen's Guide to Understanding and Communicating with People with Autism"

Please Join us for a Very Special Night of Learning &
Dialogue



After the video presentation, hear from a panel of Local Parents
& Students on how Autism has affected their lives.



 ALEXANDRA JACKMAN, now a freshman at Westfield High School,
created a video aimed to encourage teens to understand and accept those with
Autism Spectrum Disorder. “A Teen’s Guide to Understanding and Communicating
with People with Autism” has been shown at schools and community events across
the country and is now part of many school- districts’ anti-bullying programs.



 With
Special Guest  DR. JED BAKER

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Director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private
organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems.
 Dr. Baker is on the advisory board of
Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center & other autism
organizations. An award winning author and expert speaker, Dr. Baker will be
with us to answer questions and share his perspectives.



 

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ALL PARENTS, STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ARE WELCOME







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