Tony Attwood - heard of him?

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Tony Attwood - heard of him?
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Tue, 05-20-2008 - 10:14pm
Tony Attwood is giving a day long workshop/presentation at a place near my house. I got the info from the director of Claire's autism center, who suggested I go. Has anyone heard of him? Do you think it would be worth the $$? All I know about him is that he's written a ton of books about Asperger's. I am generally wary of a workshop with only one presenter, but if anyone knows that he's good, I might find a sitter and go... TIA!

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Tue, 05-20-2008 - 10:30pm

His writings were the first real attainable publications to deal with Aspergers in the 1990's. When my cousin was dx with Asperger's in 1999 (although since then he presents more as hf-moderate Autistic) it really was the only book you could find in the store. I think he would be worth the "goo," as we'd say in Ireland.

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Tue, 05-20-2008 - 11:01pm

I would LOVE to go see him!!!

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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 7:21am
I went and saw him about 2 yrs ago and really enjoyed listening to him!

 


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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 9:12am

I have never seen him speak, but I would jump at the chance. He is a world-class authority on AS and has done a lot of work highlighting the problem on AS in girls. He sees that the disorder is often "hidden" in girls, because girls are wired a little differently than boys... well, just go and see him if you can.

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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 9:37am

Based on his books I'd go see him, he's bound to be an interesting speaker (I don't agree with some of his stuff but he's still been pretty ground breaking in a lot of ways). On a similar basis (liked his books but didn't agree with everything he wrote) I went to see Steve Biddulph, the author of 'Raising Boys' and 'Raising Happy Children' and he blew me (and the 300+ seater theatre he filled) away. It was awesome, and I only wish DH had been there. Go, if you can, it sounds like a great opportunity.


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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 11:48am
Ooh, good, I'll go then. I figured someone would know who he is. I haven't read any Aspie stuff since Claire's Dx is autism, but I'll have to check out some of his books. Thanks!

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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 12:18pm

Kris,


I noticed your in calif.

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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 12:33pm

Here is a copy of his US schedule for this year and a link to his website:


http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/


United States

July 7, Riverside, CA - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


July 9, Bakersfield, CA - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


July 11, Sacramento, CA - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


July 14, Syracuse/Utica, NY - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


July 16, Buffalo, NY - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


July 18, Dixon, IL - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


October 27, Belingham, WA - USA

To be advised.

Arlington, TX 76013



Contact: Teresa Corey



Tel: 817-277 0727



Email: teresa@Fhautism.com

Web: www.FHautism.com



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October 29, Omaha, Nebraska - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


October 31, Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


November 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


November 5, CAmbridge, Maryland - USA

Future Horizons Inc
721 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013

Contact: Teresa Corey

Tel: 817-277 0727

Email: teresa@Fhautism.com
Web: www.FHautism.com


November 7, Kansas City, MO - USA


 

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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 3:18pm

Absolutely!

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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 7:19pm

Yes, I've seen him, and yes, I'd go again, and yes, it's totally worth the money.


I saw TA right after Isaac was dx Aspie.

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