OBI presents Autism – Different Thinking About Those Who Think Differently

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Tue, Sep 6, 2016 6:30 PM
Tickets: Eventbrite

Description

Living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or caring for someone who does poses distinct challenges. Especially since everyone with ASD is different and each has their own unique strengths, abilities, and prospects. Learn more at this free public talk by the Ontario Brain Institute.

The discussion features:

Mike Lake: Member of Parliament, autism advocate, and father of Jaden
Mike Lake will discuss how we can create a world where Jaden’s strengths and abilities—and those of millions of others—can be cultivated.

Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou: Child Neurologist and Senior Clinician Scientist at Bloorview Research Institute
Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou will share her world-leading research that is pushing the frontiers of discovery to find better treatments and therapies for people living with ASD.

André Picard, Public Health Reporter at the Globe and Mail will moderate the discussion.

This is a third party event. For more information visit Eventbrite.