Next weekend, an event addressing new developments and issues related to autism will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. It is called Autism Summit 2008 and features presentations by educators, doctors, parent advocates, and others.
Although the conference primarily takes a medical perspective in its approach to autism issues, the schedule also includes presentations by autistic self-advocates, including Elijah Wapner and Taylor Cross. As part of a comparative analysis of popular therapies, Stephen Shore points out that professionals should begin with "a general sense that people with autism have something valuable to contribute to the community as a whole."
This is a three-day conference and will run from Friday, October 10, through Sunday, October 12. Discounts are available for autistic individuals who wish to attend.
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