Webinar, September 30th, 2021, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will discuss, The Challenges of Being Autistic, “Bright and Verbal.
* When an “Autistic” is articulate, the assumptions, expectations, and misunderstandings of others bring unique challenges.
* Hear about their experience from an educator and an autistic perspective, so that through greater understanding, and more suitable strategies, warmer connections and positive life outcomes can be better supported for those who are autistic, bright and verbal.
About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost Generation.” She has over 50 years’ experience as an autistic. While mostly verbal, she sometimes loses speech, and uses AAC as back-up.
* Her aim is to make some of autism’s more enigmatic behaviors, such as wandering, bolting, sequestering, and self-injury more understandable from an autistic perspective, as well as sharing autism’s strengths in a positive light.
* Patti uses mindfulness practices, sensory diet, and clean eating to manage her autism. She lives mainly independently with some supports. She thrives in a quiet wooded setting, enjoys Tai Chi, Zen Mediation, and time with her Service Dog.
Fees apply, registration is required to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa0Pdd9k_CTMaqUY8IfvB26EqfFoOla-j-wvniCqy3-xN46g/viewform or contact dbooth@pilgrimac.org
