Welcome to “Obstacles to Opportunities: An Inside View on Opening Doors Empowering Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Succeed!” teacher, professional and parent training workshop coming up in Winnipeg! I would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at this exciting seminar which takes place in Winnipeg, Manitoba on one very special day, May 11th 2012.

Dr. Stephen Shore is the author of many highly acclaimed books used by schools and parents worldwide such as Understanding Autism for Dummies, Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum. Stephen Shore has presented in 45 out of the 50 United States, and in 28 countries in 6 of the 7 continents across the globe. As you can see he has a lot of expertise, is in high demand, and to top it all off, he is a dynamic speaker and presenter.

This dynamic and comprehensive presentation is extremely valuable to all family members and professionals working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders,  learning disabilities, and other issues that impact social-emotional functioning.

This conference is about learning effective educational strategies for social inclusion while addressing academic needs, create easy to implement, practical solutions for challenges teachers face in educating children on the autism spectrum and educating students with autism in successful advocacy skills as part of an effective transition plan towards leading a fulfilling and productive life. Conference participants will learn both highly beneficial strategies that can be used across a variety of settings and routines; and practical and effective solutions to assist ‘typical’ peers, family members and professionals to become more understanding, accepting and engaging of those with social difficulties.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely, 
Karen Simmons