Homecoming - Classes Without Quizzes 2A "Conceptions and Misconceptions of Autism"

There is a proliferation of information about autism in the media and in research. Professor Tara Flanagan will discuss the things that we know, don’t know, and misrepresent about autism. She will also offer some practical solutions for improving the lives of individuals with autism.

Tara Flanagan, MA’02, PhD’08, conducts research in the areas of social cognition, social inclusion and social policy for persons with developmental disabilities. She is particularly interested in the transition from school to the community for young adults with developmental disabilities and in the notions of adulthood and quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum. She is director of SPARC (Social Policy, Advocacy, Research, Community), a research group comprised of graduate students from diverse backgrounds and with an array of strengths and interests. SPARC’s mandate is to promote social inclusion among individuals with disabilities by emphasizing self-determination, community, and a shared responsibility for successful outcomes.

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