Autism and the 90 Percent Factor (MORNING SESSION)

Presented by William Stillman, Autism Author and Self-Advocate

In supporting individuals with autism, it is often said that 90 percent of the work has little to do with the individual themselves, but rather involves addressing common myths and misunderstandings among families, caregivers, and communities. When people with autism are recognized and respected as our intellectual peers, new and unlimited possibilities can emerge.

Join autism author and self-advocate William Stillman, along with staff from New Light, Inc., as they share inspiring and thought-provoking insights through powerful stories and real-life examples. This engaging presentation will challenge assumptions, encourage new ways of thinking, and highlight practical approaches for building authentic, respectful relationships with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Who Should Attend:
This session is designed for anyone who has a connection to individuals with autism, including:

• Provider and healthcare staff
• Direct support professionals
• Educators and service providers
• Family members and caregivers
• Self advocates
• Community members seeking to deepen their understanding

Session Format:
This presentation will be offered twice on the same day—once in the morning and once in the afternoon—to accommodate schedules and allow as many participants as possible to attend. Each session will feature the same content, so participants only need to register for one time slot.

What You’ll Gain:

• A deeper understanding of common myths and misconceptions about autism
• Insight into how perceptions shape relationships and opportunities
• Practical strategies for fostering respectful, authentic connections
• Inspiration to support greater inclusion and possibility for individuals with autism

William Stillman is the internationally known, award-winning author of 10 autism and related books including Demystifying the Autistic Experience, Empowered Autism Parenting, The Autism Answer Book, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, The Soul of Autism, and his groundbreaking work, Autism and the God Connection. His books have been featured on The Glenn Beck Show and the NBC-TV hit Parenthood. To date, his books have been translated in four languages.

He has worked to support people with different ways of being since 1987. As an adult with Asperger's Syndrome, a mild "cousin" of autism, his message of reverence and respect has touched thousands nationally through his acclaimed autism workshops and private consultations.

He has served on a number of autism advisory boards including AUTCOM, the Autism National Committee. In his work to support those who love and care for individuals with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, William Stillman sets a tone for our collective understanding of the autistic experience in ways that are unprecedented. Autism should be defined as a truly unique and individual experience to be respected and appreciated by all. In so doing, he highlights the exquisite sensitivities of our most valuable, wise and loving “teachers.”

His website is www.williamstillman.com.

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