****PLEASE GIVE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION WITHIN YOUR DEPARTMENT****
To: UCSB Staff and Faculty
From: Julia Fuchs, Work/Life Office of Human Resources
Re: Wellness Workshops: Living with Autism
LIVING WITH AUTISM
Dr. Lynn Koegel, UCSB Koegel Autism Center
Date & Time: Monday, 7/27/09 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Learning Center (Room 3101DD in SAASB)
Website: http://hr.ucsb.edu/wellness/pdf/2009.07.27-living_with_autism.pdf
1 in 150 children are now diagnosed with autism. This workshop will touch upon topics on the autism spectrum disorder, a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others.
Dr. Lynn Koegel from the UCSB Koegel Autism Center will discuss:
1) What is autism? What are the signs?
2) What resources are available?
3) Myths and realities of autism
4) Q&A
People wishing to attend the session are kindly asked to RSVP the Work/Life Office, extension 7323 or via e-mail at Julia.Fuchs@hr.ucsb.edu
Thank you,
Julia Fuchs