PRESENTS
ACROSS THE SPECTRUM
THE THIRD ANNUAL AUTISM CONFERENCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES

NOVEMBER 3, 2011
Special Guest back by popular demand: Eustacia Cutler
Speakers: Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H. and Sue Rubin, Nonverbal Woman with Autism and Self-advocate

“I stopped going to autism conferences years ago because they told me the same thing every time. But yours had emotion coupled with specific, helpful and NEW information. Thank you!”
-Judy Mark, parent

Vista Del Mar Campus 3200 Motor Avenue • Los Angeles CA 90034 • www.vistadelmar.org
8:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Conference
Lunch will be included • C.E.U. credits available
$100-Professionals $85-General $50-Students and Seniors
($10 discount if registration received by 10-7-11 for Professionals and General Admission Only)

Regional Center Funding Available WRC # PW5788

Guest Speakers

Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H. is Co-Director of Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning in La Canada, California. A nationally sought-after expert, she has appeared on the Today Show, Larry King Live and Good Morning America Health in support of the needs of children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is the author of Autism Solutions – How to Create a Healthy and Meaningful Life for Your Child.

Sue Rubin, Self-Advocate. Ms. Rubin was considered “low functioning and mentally retarded” before acquiring an effective commu nication system. She now holds an academic scholarship at Whittier College. Sue is a dedicated advocate, a facilitated communication consultant, and the recipient of numerous awards. She lives off-campus, with support, and enjoys an active social life.

Eustacia Cutler, Vista Del Mar welcomes back by popular demand, mother of Temple Grandin portrayed by Julia Ormond in the Emmy Award Winning film ‘Temple Grandin.’ She will speak on ‘Autism in the Family: Who is Your Child and Who Are You?”

For more information, please call 310-836-1223 ext 322 or visit our website at vistadelmar.org/conference