Colloquium by Barry Prizant sponsored by Psychology, UVA's Disability Studies Initiative, Curry, UVA's Brain Initiative and the College Civic & Community Engagement Initiative

On Friday, February 2 @ 3:30 pm, Dr. Barry M. Prizant will give a free public lecture based on his book "Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism." The presentation will be held at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Seating is limited, and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis with your RSVP at this link.
Winner of the 2017 Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism, Dr. Prizant is one of the world's leading experts in autism.
“A must-read for anyone touched by autism... Dr. Prizant’s Uniquely Human is a crucial step in promoting better understanding and a more humane approach” (Associated Press). Instead of classifying “autistic” behaviors as signs of pathology, Dr. Prizant sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming. Rather than curb these behaviors, it’s better to enhance abilities, build on strengths, and offer supports that will lead to more desirable behavior and a better quality of life.
The lecture will take place in 130 Gilmer Hall at 3:30 and will be followed by a reception and book signing in the Gilmer Hall Academic Commons at 5pm. Hourly parking is available across the street in the Central Grounds Garage at the University of Virginia. This event is sponsored by UVa's Disability Studies Initiative, the Curry School of Education, UVa's BRAIN Initiative, and the College Civic & Community Engagement Initiative.
To RSVP, follow the link here.

Time and Location: 
3:30pm, Gilmer 130
Date: 
Friday, February 2, 2018
Subtitle: 
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism.