Posts tagged stephen shore
Be part of the Art! Exploring our Autism Arts Website, ArtismToday.com
Apr 29th
Be part of the Art! Start by exploring our autism arts website, ArtismToday.com
The Art of Autism is universal. For so many of our kids, art is that first inspiration that lures them out, into a world of fulfilling social interactions, through their exceptional, autism-enhanced ability to connect to others through art. That’s why Autism Today has teamed up with author Debbie Hosseini, to create Artism: The Art of Autism, a magnificent coffee table book, packed with beautiful art by artists who happen to have autism. As you enjoy the book, Hosseini takes you on a journey into the lives of 54 artists from around the world, and how each has used art to overcome the challenges of living on the spectrum. In the process, she dispatches, one by one, with common myths about people with autism, perceptions among neurotypicals for example that people on the spectrum lack emotion, creativity, sensitivity, and empathy.
But Artism: The Art of Autism is not just a book. It’s a community! Be sure to check out our website, ArtismToday.com. Interact with Debbie Hosseini, who curates the site. Follow Artism artists in the news. Each artists continues to attract interest and media coverage now that Artism: The Art of Autism is now available. Learn about Keri Bowers’ upcoming Art of Autism Tour dates and how to participate, www.normalfilms.com. Share YOUR story or that of a friend whom art has helped to cope or to transcend the challenges of autism. Best of all — have fun! Our goal is for ArtismToday.com to be an online crossroads for everyone interested in art and, yes, autism too.
We look forward to seeing you, interacting with you and learning about you and your art soon, on ArtismToday.com!
Will you be my Valentine – in Vancouver?
Feb 9th
Usually, in Karen’s Corner, I try to blog about something personal, some funny anecdote or experience that offers an insight about autism. But I’m so excited about the line-up at Autism Vancouver I can’t help but talk about the conference.
We are so lucky to welcome Hollywood leading lady Kelly LeBrock, star of such romantic comedies as Woman in Red and Weird Science, as our Honorary Host. (We are highlighting her in this week’s Speaker Profile, below.) Kelly is a dedicated advocate who believes deeply in whole-health strategies for treating autism and related disorders. Her brother Harold struggled with Asperger’s before his death.
Valentine’s Day is coming up. Why not consider joining us for The Women in Red festivities at Autism Vancouver 2011? Borrowing from the title of Kelly’s movie, our Women in Red activities will honor autism moms everywhere, their giant hearts, their limitless energy, and their passion for helping their children grow and achieve their full potential. Red is the color of love. Vancouver is a place to celebrate with other autism moms and families. Dads are welcome too!
In addition to Kelly LeBrock, we have been fortunate to enlist other artists active in the autism community to participate in Autism Vancouver and support related social activities. These include Keri Bowers, founder of Normal Films, www.normalfilms.com, and director and producer of such independent films as Normal People Scare Me, with her son, Taylor Cross and many others, and The Sandwich Kid, and Elaine Hall, a.k.a., Coach E, the Hollywood child acting coach who founded The Miracle Project, www.themiracleproject.com, subject of the Emmy Award-winning movie Autism: The Movie.
So… Will you be my Valentine? I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver.Love,
Karen
Join Kelly Lebrock, the Woman In Red, Honorary Host, Autism Vancouver
Dec 31st
Karen Simmons and her daughter Kimberly (pictured here) met Kelly Lebrock at a hyperbaric conference. She’s been an inspiration ever since, and we are thrilled she has accepted our invitation to serve as honorary host at our 3rd Annual Autism Today Biomedical and Behavioral Congress in Vancouver, a.k.a., Autism Vancouver. Kelly lost her brother, Harold, in 2008, and the experience spurred her to dedicate her time to improving the lives of the terminally ill. She is currently the celebrity spokesperson for “Club Carson”, whose members are children suffering from cancer. In the late 1980s, LeBrock was one of the first private U.S. citizens to own her own hyperbaric chamber, and eventually started her own brand of homeopathic remedies. LeBrock testified to Congress in 1995 to the House Enquiry on Insurance and Medicare Access for alternative treatments. She is on various scientific advisory boards and regularly lectures on this subject.
LeBrock began her career as a model at the age of sixteen. She went on to appear on magazine covers and in fashion spreads, including an exclusive Christian Dior campaign, and became one of Eileen Ford’s most sought-after models. She also gained notoriety as the Pantene shampoo commercial spokeswoman whose line “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful” became a pop-culture catchphrase. Later, LeBrock was cast as the “perfect” or “fantasy” woman in several 1980s comedies, perhaps most notably The Woman in Red (1984). Our conference is a tribute to all “women in red,” the mothers of children born on the spectrum, whose passion and devotion helps these children live full and productive lives.
Join Kelly Lebrock at the 3rd Autism Biennial Congress 2011
Call For Volunteers – “Autism Through The Lifespan” April 8-9, 2011
Dec 16th
We are looking for a limited number of enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to distribute fliers and posters throughout the entire Vancouver area!
We will be screening the first 50 volunteers that reply. Volunteers can be organizations or individuals who have an interest in advocating for the autism community and its increased awareness in education.
Volunteers will receive free registrations to the conference!
Join us at the Autism Vancouver Biennial Congress 2011 April 8th – 9th 2011!
Autism Through the Lifespan, featuring the Autism Expo & Market, will feature 18 plus of the world’s foremost autism experts speaking on topics covering the full range of everything that you must know about Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Lifespan.
This theme reflects the reality that autism spectrum disorders present an evolving set of personal, familial, societal, and therapeutic issues as affected individuals pass from infancy, childhood through adolescence, adulthood, and finally old age.
Adopting a life-span perspective is a fundamental requirement for developing a set of comprehensive services to individuals and families who are dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This 2 day event assembles leading experts on autism spectrum disorders. Speakers include:
– Jerry Newport
– Dr. Stephen Shore
– Keri Bowers
– Bill Davis
– Julie Matthews
– Tasreen Alibhai
– David Kirby
– Dr. Bill Shaw
– Eustacia Cutler (Temple Grandin’s Mom)
Speakers will focus on ways to improve the quality of life for those affected by autism and the families, caregivers, and professionals by conducting presentations in the areas of:
– Behavioral and Biomedical Interventions
– Adjunct Therapies
– Social Skills Training
– Diet and Nutrition
– Family Issues
Please contact Susan Simmons at susan@autismtoday.com for details.
Autism Today; Calgary friends in the News – Dr. Stephen Shore on PBS science series, NOVA
Dec 8th
Watch the full episode. See more NOVA scienceNOW.
Autism Today is many things to many people, but above all it is a community, characterized by a high degree of interaction, accessibility and love, shared by every one of us with one another. Over more than a decade, we have been blessed by the friendship, support and participation of some of the top experts, leaders and innovators in the autism community. We make every effort to create grassroots-level opportunities for children and parents to interact with them.
Dr. Stephen Shore is a dear friend to us and a continuing source of inspiration. A person with autism, Stephen’s own life story began, as have so many, with a diagnosis and a professional recommendation that he be institutionalized.
Today, he bridges the knowledge gap between neurotypicals and their children, students, relatives or employees. This week, as he so often does, Stephen’s story captured the attention of the producers of the PBS series NOVA, in connection with their feature about magic acts, and how they offer an interesting technique for teaching children on the autism spectrum about social cues and communication. Here’s the link: xxx. Enjoy!
