Asperger’s Association of New England
presents our
Sixth Annual Cape Cod Summer Conference
Happily Ever Asperger
Friday, August 1, 2014
9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
Cape Codder Resort & Spa
1225 Iyannough Road
Route 132 & Bearse’s Way
Hyannis, MA
This conference will also be streamed live
for people who can't make it to the Cape.
Click here for details.
Presenters
David and Kristen Finch
AANE favorites (and New York Times best-selling author) David Finch
and his wife, Kristen, are returning to AANE to talk about the ups,
downs, ins, and outs, of sharing a neurologically mixed marriage.
Building upon lessons from their previous seminars, in Happily Ever Asperger David and Kristen share their own Best Practices for a happy marriage, then turn the idea completely on its head. In Happily Ever Asperger, you will discover, as partners, that your happiness and fulfillment come from YOU, not from your partner (which can be a tricky pill for any partner to swallow—just ask Dave!) Packed with relevant, actionable strategies for being a better partner, taking responsibility for your own happiness, and clearing up your thoughts and expectations, this seminar is a must for anyone in love with a baffling person—and who isn't? David and Kristen will be available after the talk to sign copies of David's book.
About the Presenters
David Finch is a humorist and author of the acclaimed New York Times best-selling memoir, The Journal of Best Practices. Married in 2003 and diagnosed five years later with Asperger Syndrome, David has committed himself to relentless self-improvement, sometimes to a comical extent. A former semiconductor engineer turned full-time writer and speaker, David has written for The New York Times, Huffington Post, and Slate, and he writes a relationship blog for Psychology Today. But his greatest accomplishment by far has been learning how to thrive as a family man. Connect with David at davidfinchwriter.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/davidfinchwriter.
Kristen Finch is a life coach and speaker who helps people in tricky relationships with themselves, their weight, and other people. She has appeared with David on NPR's This American Life and All Things Considered, NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams, The Jeff Probst Show, SiriusXM's Doctor Radio, and in O, The Oprah Magazine, and her articles have been published in MindBodyGreen and Thrive. Connect with Kristen at kristenfinch.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/kristenfinch10.
About AANE
The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives. We do this by providing information, education, community, support, and advocacy, all in an atmosphere of validation and respect.
Conference Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 am Conference check-in & continental breakfast ~ bookstore and exhibitors open for the day
9:00 - 10:30 am Session 1
10:30 - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Session 2
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch buffet
1:00 - 2:30 pm Session 3
2:30 - 3:00 pm Book signing
3:00 pm Conference ends
Conference Fees, Per Person: AANE member: $100; Nonmember $150 (includes AANE membership); Additional guests (at the same address): $75. You are a member of AANE if you have a current paid membership on file. Registration will not be accepted without correct payment or purchase order enclosed. Conference fee includes continental breakfast at check-in and deli-style lunch buffet.
Registration Deadline: Advance registration with payment is required by July 25, 2014 or until all seats are filled.
Financial Aid: If you are a MA resident, contact the MA Developmental Disability Council for reimbursement of registration fees by calling (617) 770-7676, ext. 115. Residents in other states should check with their state's Developmental Disability Council (www.nacdd.org) for financial aid. Apply for funding as soon as possible as funds are limited. If you are unable to access money through the DCC and need financial aid, or if you are an adult with AS or a famiily in need, please call AANE at 617-393-3824, ext. 10, to discuss financial aid options.
Refund Policy: Refunds, minus a $25 processing fee per person, are available until July 25, 2014. No refunds after July 25th or for no-shows.
Cancellation Policy: AANE reserves the right to cancel this conference if the minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline.
Hotel Accommodations: A limited number of rooms at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa (www.capecodderresort.com) are available for $179 (+tax) per room, per night. This rate applies for reservations made by July 14th. After that, rooms are subject to availability and the rack rate applies. You must book directly with the hotel by calling 888-297-2200 and identify yourself as part of the AANE Cape Cod Summer Conference. Please note that the advance deposit is refundable for individual cancellations received at least 7 days prior to guest arrival date. The Cape Codder is a family resort; attend the conference on Friday and make a weekend of it with your family!