2007 autism conference in Bronx N.Y. | Autism PDD

2007 Annual Autism Conference in the Bronx

Hosted by Parents of A.N.G.E.L.S. and the Bronx Chapter of the Autism Society of America

This year’s conference will focus on planning for adult life.

What do you do when your little one with autism becomes and adult?

The transition from school to adult life in the community can be a daunting undertaking for individuals with disabilities, including those with autism, and their families. This journey may result in less than optimal or satisfactory outcomes due to funding and service issues. The approach that offers the greatest chance for success involves whole life planning for employment, residence and recreation & leisure coupled with financial planning to seek the needed resources to provide the needed supports in areas from direct care staffing, transportation and cost to live items.

Date: Saturday May 19, 2007 From 9:00am to 5:00 PM. Breakfast and providers at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served and there will be periodic breaks.

Location: Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, New York 10468 Phone: Call for directions-718-960-8000 (do not RSVP to this number)

This is the 4^th annual Autism conference in the Bronx. This year’s conference, in addition to having a speaker will also feature service providers for people with disabilities. City Council Person James Vacca of the 13^th district will give the opening remarks.

We will then hear from Joe and Marilyn Henn, Parents of Nancy, an adult with severe autism and behaviors. Joe and Marilyn, in a 3 part power point lecture will describe their journey with their daughter Nancy, as they successfully sought and achieved a fully integrated life for her. Nancy has a full time job at union scale with full benefits, her own car and a family driven residential setting while paying nearly 20% of her annual six figure budget herself. She is the 1999 Association for Persons in Supported Employment national award winner for “Personal Achievement” and the 2003 Autism Society of America national award winner for “Outstanding Individual with Autism”.

Please RSVP so we can properly plan for food and seating. 718-931-0515 (leave a message) or info@bxangels.org

For more information: www.bxangels.org or http://www.autism.meetup.com/294/

I just wanted to let everyone know that Joe and Marilyn Henn did a fantastic job in Bronx, NY on May 19, 2007 sharing their journey of raising their daughter and finding a stellar home and life for her as an adult.

If your organization is looking for a speaker re: transition to adult life, Parents of ANGELS Bronx NY highly recommends the Henn’s as speakers for this topic. Please contact them at :

HennPen@aol.com