Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder Training of Antioch University New England

Two events co-sponsored by the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder Training of Antioch University New England
Film "Adam" showing in Keene
Colonial Theater, 95 Main St., Keene, NH
October 25-29

The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Training at Antioch University has some exciting news! The Colonial Theater in Keene is showing the film Adam from Oct 25 - 29. This is a movie about a young man with AS and his successes and challenges as he develops a relationship with his new neighbor, Beth. This film has been well received in the Asperger's community and does an admirable job of accurately portraying the life of a young adult with AS. The film has been in limited release and we are lucky to have it playing in the region.

Antioch has partnered with the Colonial Theaters for a showing and audience discussion of the movie, to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7:00. The audience discussion will be lead by faculty from the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Training at Antioch.

Tickets for the event are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students/seniors. Rated PG-13. For more information see: www.thecolonial.org/Film.htm Please join us for this film and discussion.


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Optimizing Worker Performance: A Closer Look at Employees with Aspergers Syndrome
Monday, November 2, 2009, 4:00-5:30 pm
Antioch University New England
40 Avon St. Keene, NH

Have you ever interviewed a candidate with all the right job credentials but who didn't make eye contact or lacked affect and enthusiasm for the position?

Do you have an employee who performs their duties well, but who is prone to saying the 'wrong' thing and whose co-workers find them 'standoffish' or odd?

If so, you may have met one of the estimated 1 in 250 people who have Asperger's Syndrome (AS). AS is a neurological disorder along the autism spectrum which causes difficulty with social interaction and a desire for structure and routine. While each person is unique, most share the characteristics of high intelligence, attention to detail, excellent memory and ability to follow standards and procedures.

In a supportive work environment, people with AS can make excellent employees who can use their unique view of the world to make outstanding contributions in their field. There is evidence that Vincent Van Gogh, Emily Dickinson, code-breaker Alan Turing, and musician Glen Gould, among many others, all had AS.

Our guest speaker, Gail Kastorf, Director of Vocational Support at The Asperger's Association of New England (www.aane.org) will help you to better understand AS in the workplace and how employers, when armed with the right knowledge and strategies, can help both current and future employees with AS become comfortable, successful and productive.

This workshop is especially appropriate for employers (supervisors, coworkers, and human resources personnel) as well as job coaches, employment specialists, educators, developmental services staff, individuals with AS and related disorders, family members and more.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance are available at no charge. To register call 603-283-2145 or email sviles@antiochne.edu For directions see: www.antiochne.edu/aboutane/directions.cfm

Co-sponsored by Antioch University New England, Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, NH Vocational Rehabilitation, Asperger's Association of New England, and the Monadnock Center for Successful Transitions.




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Thanks very much,
Keep on keeping on,
Liz Macdonald
Central-Southwest Region Facilitator
lizzimac@gmail.com

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