At AASCEND‘s July 26 meeting: France has long had a doubtful reputation in the world of autism. AASCEND member Anne-Laure Davin (“Anlor”) is a native of France formally diagnosed as autistic. She feels that she survived her autism “only by escaping to America.” During a recent return to France Anlor and AASCEND co-chair Greg Yates took a look at the current state of affairs in France. Come to the July 26 meeting of AASCEND to hear of their adventures! Change is in the air in France and there is encouraging progress to report.
This picture from the Autisme Alliance 85 website reads, “There was a superb General Assembly last night. The testimony of Anne-Laure and Greg was so moving and valuable for parents, professionals and youth with autism present. It was truly a great moment!!”
ALSO AASCEND invites researchers from UCSF to speak on their studies to see whether substances like Vitamin B12 can help social communication in adult autism. The idea is not to cure autism but to give individuals information about tools they can choose to test if they wish.
When: Sat July 26, 10am – Noon
Where: The Arc of SF 1500 Howard St. @ 11th St. SF, CA 94103 map