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Lisa,
I might be interested in helping out. I have an autistic son, so I'm pretty
well versed on the most recent theories and therapies concerning autism
spectrum disorder. I'm a little less well versed on ADD and ADHD, though my
wife (who also will be attending) has done some research into it and she is
our Enrichment manager, which would give a nice tie-in from the programming
side. I'm cc:ing her to get her input.
Kurt Koller
Visitor Services Manager
Pacific Science Center
206-443-2875
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From: (Lisa Jo Rudy) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 7:20 PM
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Subject: ASTC 2004 session - interest?
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I'm interested in the possibility of coordinating an ASTC 2004 session that
explores hands-on science programs/exhibits developed for special and/or
unusual needs, eg homeschoolers, learners with physical challenges, learners
with
autism, ADHD and similiar developmental issues. I see homeschool as a
growing
area of interest among science museums, and autism/ADHD as an area of
growing need -- and thus growing opportunity (autistic kids, especially,
have an intrinsic interest in science, and tend to learn best with visual
and/or hands-on tools).
I'm coming at this with an interest of my own, since I'm developing a
hands-on science summer program for kids on the autism spectrum, and have a
special interest in home schooling. My idea is to poll the community, and
gather together presenters and/or info about best practices at science
centers and, perhaps, in the broader community.
Do you, or anyone you know, think you'd like to take an active role in this
session? In addition to gathering info and involvement, I'd also be
interested in chatting with anyone who'd like to share the coordinating
role.
Thanks so much for your thoughts!
Lisa Rudy
Lisa Jo Rudy, Writer/Consultant
625 Chelten Hills Drive
Elkins Park, PA 19027
<A HREF="www.lisarudy.com">www.lisarudy.com</A>
215-635-9735
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