Renowned Author Dr. Tony Attwood to Speak at Aspergers Syndrome Orlando Conference

Aspergers Syndrome expert Dr. Tony Attwood presents Aspergers Syndrome: Social Skills, Behaviors, and Emotions conference in Orlando at the Doubletree hotel. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) October 08, 2010 - Orlando, FL- University of Central Florida Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) and the local chapter of PALS (Providing Autism Links & Support) are proud to welcome world renowned author and Aspergers expert Dr. Tony Attwood discussing "Aspergers Syndrome: Social Skills, Behaviors, and Emotions."

A well-known and widely respected authority on Aspergers, Dr. Tony Attwood has an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey and a PhD from the University of London. Currently Dr. Attwood is an adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland, and is director of his clinic, 'Hearts & Mind', located in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in Aspergers & Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Dr. Attwood has written several publications on Aspergers Syndrome including the book entitled Aspergers Syndrome, which has now been translated into several languages.

The Aspergers Syndrome Orlando Conference:

• Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 8-5p.m.
• Doubletree Hotel at the entrance of Universal Studios
• Mention PALS UCF-CARD for a Special Room rate of $99.00
• All day conference is just $130.00
• Mention PALS/UCF-CARD and receive an airport shuttle discount through Mears transportation

Don't miss this great opportunity to hear Dr. Tony Attwood at the Aspergers Syndrome Orlando Conference. Space is limited and tickets are on-sale now. For more information please visit www.ucf-card.org or www.pals-ucfcard.org, or call 888-558-1908, or 407-823-6001.

Central Florida Autism Support Group Sponsors Aspergers Syndrome Orlando Conference

Autism is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and currently 1 out of 91 children have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). At least a half million children have ASD today, which equates to twice today's Orlando population.

UCF- CARD currently serves over 5500 families and children living with ASD. For more information about the Aspergers Syndrome Orlando Conference or the UCF-CARD please visit www.ucf-card.org.

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