Bridging ASD and NT Culture – Karla Fisher

A presentation from Karla Fisher and Dr. Arnold to discuss ways to help parents and care for our children of all ages on the spectrum. No children at this event. Adults only.

Date :

March 24th, 2012 (Saturday)

Time :

1pm to 3pm

Location :

ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

Fee is $5 donation to ARRO to continue to serve the community

Registration :

We have reached the maximum number of registrants for this event.

Speakers :

Karla Fisher on farm with her dog

Karla Fisher

Karla Fisher is a Senior Program Manager at Intel, a football player, and an Adult with Autism who is dedicated to bringing together a collection of articulate, respectful and intelligent ASD Adults with parents/professionals and other Neurologically Typical caregivers and partners all with the goal of raising awareness of the shared cultures while creating resources and answers to help every ASD person THRIVE not just survive. To learn more about Karla follow Karla’s ASD Page.

CYNTHIA L. ARNOLD, PH.D.

Dr. Cynthia Arnold is a Licensed Psychologist in Oregon with extensive personal background and clinical training in treatment of Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and pervasive developmental disabilities. In addition, Dr. Arnold has supervised teams of therapists, conducted educational trainings for elementary schools and universities, assisted families in fighting for their children’s legal rights to appropriate both education and insurance coverage, and has lectured to post-doctoral residents on Autism treatment. Dr. Arnold believes that every person has the capacity for growth while setting realistic expectations. This is derived from a focus on efficacious treatment approaches for children with Autism, and Dr. Arnold has published based on this work. Learn more about Dr. Arnold on the New Leaves Clinic Website.

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A presentation from Karla Fisher and Dr. Arnold to discuss ways to help parents and care for our children of all ages on the spectrum. No children at this event. Adults only.

About Dan Yedinak

Dan Yedinak is an Information Technology consultant, volunteer Web Administrator for the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon, and an Autism Advocate.
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