Autism: mystery of a generation, Sept 8

autism puzzle piece (By: National Institutes of Health)

August 29, 2011 6:03am

Autism now affects 1 in 110 children, a 600% increase in the disorder in the last 20 years.

Carolyn Miller from University of California, Davis for a discussion of the impact of autism on families, schools, and the state. Miller will introduce current research on autism, and explore efforts to explain the startling increase in diagnosed cases of Spectrum Disorders. The challenges facing autistic children now touch every community. How can families and society cope? Miller will help start the search for answers.

This lecture will take place at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 8 as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program at Cal State East Bay Concord campus. Visit the OLLI Web site for more information or to register for the program.