August 28, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Dr. Temple Grandin, a noted author and speaker on autism, will help Western Kentucky University celebrate the anniversary of the Kelly Autism Program on Sept. 4.
Dr. Grandin will participate in an anniversary celebration at 9 a.m. at the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex, 104 14th St. She also will present two lectures at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Mass Media and Technology Hall auditorium.
“The Kelly Autism Program anniversary celebration will focus on the accomplishments of KAP, and the impact that has been possible for the participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and their families,” said Dr. Marty Boman, KAP director. “Due to the fact that KAP is nationally recognized by the ASD community, this truly supports WKU’s mission of being a leading American university with international reach.”
Dr. Grandin, an associate professor at Colorado State University, is often called the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world and is known worldwide for her work on the design of livestock handling facilities. She has been featured on major television programs and in national publications.
She is the author of “Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism,” “Emergence: Labeled Autistic,” “Animals in Translation” and “Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from My Life With Autism.”
Dr. Grandin’s presentations, sponsored by Rivendell Behavioral Health Services, are free and open to the public. A book signing will follow each presentation. (For more about Dr. Grandin, visit http://www.templegrandin.com/)
“Her visit to WKU will promote awareness and education regarding autism as well as highlight the services that are available for this population at WKU,” Dr. Boman said.
The program has been approved for continuing education credit for nurses and certified health education specialists. To register for continuing education credit, contact the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center at (270) 745-3325.
The Kelly Autism Program, one of six programs within the Clinical Education Complex, was made possible through gifts and ongoing support from John and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green.
KAP is designed to provide instruction, intervention, and support opportunities to children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders; empower families as well-equipped advocates and give them the tools and strategies needed to extend ameliorative program practices into the home; and provide training and other resources to public school administrators and educators who work with students with autism spectrum disorders in their schools.
More information about KAP is available online at http://kap.wku.edu/. More information about the Clinical Education Complex is available online at http://www.wku.edu/chhs/cms/index.php/centers_institutes/cec
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