Outline of Presentation:
Annie Hussie:
Annie will share the experiences of Asperger Syndrome within women. Through this approach,she will discuss her personal strategies for success as a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome.
Samantha Mutis:
Nineteen year old Samantha Mutis was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 4. In this session, “Girl Power”, she will discuss growing up as a girl with Asperger’s. She will share her sometimes heartbreaking yet empowering story including her strategies for living in a neurotypical world, dealing with the transition into University, being in a relationship and following her dream as a singer.
Presented by: Temple Grandin, Ph.D. ; Annie Hussie, and Samantha Mutis
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 P.M.
Session: Lunch Time Special Session A