Liane Holliday-Willey LIVE at AANE
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AANE Office AND Streamed LIVE51 Water Street, Suite 206
Watertown, MA 02472
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GIRL TALK: THOUGHTS ON BEING FEMALE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
Women with an autism spectrum challenge present far differently than do their male counterparts. They are diagnosed less often, diagnosed inaccurately and too often left out of much needed support systems. In this talk, Liane will provide personal insight, research reviews and practical suggestions for females who have Asperger Syndrome or a related Autism Spectrum profile. Special attention will be paid to issues of safety and vulnerability in relationships, such as:
- "How do you read someone's intentions? Are there clues?"
- "How do you keep from being taken advantage of in a friendship or romantic situation?"
- How to establish and cultivate healthy relationships.
This presentation is intended for teen girls, women on the Spectrum and their parents.
WHERE: AANE, 51 Water Street, Suite 206, Watertown, MA
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2016
TIME: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
COST: $40 per person (in-person or live streaming).
Light refreshments will follow.
PRESENTER
Liane Holliday-Willey
Author of four world renowned books, including Pretending to Be Normal and Asperger Syndrome in the Family, LIane Holliday-Willey is a sought after speaker who combines personal insights with information on current research.
At 35, Liane was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and, just like that, her life zoomed into focus. Unafraid to tell it like it is, Liane became passionate about refocusing her interests on diversity training. Knowing what it is like to be "one smart cookie" who nonetheless struggles with multi-tasking, organization, social skills, sensory integration, literal thinking, anxiety, and rigid thinking patterns. Liane gives motivational and educational presentations that take her audiences on a whirlwind tour of how challenging it can be to survive and thrive in a society that doesn't easily accept those who are different.