Autism the Musical
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Performing Arts
May 04, 2008
6:30pm
Official Site
The statistics are alarming – by some counts, one in 150 children is autistic. Parents agonize over whether to vaccinate their children, in light of reports linking some vaccines with the onset of autism. Fear and misconceptions surround the disease. But there’s more than one way to see autism and autistic children, and there are many resources for parents and families coping with it. On Sunday, May 4, the 92nd Street Y screens the acclaimed documentary Autism the Musical, and invites a panel of autism experts to discuss some alternative perspectives and approaches to autism. Autism The Musical – a favorite with film festival audiences around the country – is the story of 11 autistic children who write and perform in a full-length musical. The kids blossom with joy, and some who start out not speaking end up singing. The film has been hailed for the way in which it presents an array of alternative approaches to managing and coping with autism. The Boston Globe calls it “one of the most candid, down-to-earth, organically inspirational documentaries you’ll ever see,” and Variety describes it as “moving, dramatic [and]…. As riveting as it is revelatory.”
After the screening, a panel of autism experts discusses the latest research on autism, shares stories about autistic people and their successes, and takes questions from the audience. The panelists are LISA GINSBURG, assistant executive director of Ramapo for Children, a non-profit organization providing outdoors, adventure-based experiences for children with special needs; ILENE LAINER, parent and founder of the first New York City public school for children with autism; and KAREN SIFF EXKORN, author of The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping and Healing—From a Mother Whose Child Recovered. Moderating the discussion will be WNYC’s LEONARD LOPATE.
Whether you’re connected with autism through family, friendship or work, or you’re simply curious about the disease and its prevalence, this evening at the 92nd Street Y offers fresh ideas and sensible advice for understanding autism.
what: AUTISM UPDATE – screening of Autism The Musical, followed by panel discussion and Q&A
WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 6:30 pm
WHERE: 92nd Street Y ( 1395 Lexington Avenue , at 92nd Street )
TICKETS: www.92Y.org or 212.415.5500
Author: 92nd Street Y
92nd Street Y
Events
West 90s & Up
92nd Street & Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 415-5500
Site
Map
All events and times are subject to change.
Performing Arts
May 04, 2008
6:30pm
Official Site
The statistics are alarming – by some counts, one in 150 children is autistic. Parents agonize over whether to vaccinate their children, in light of reports linking some vaccines with the onset of autism. Fear and misconceptions surround the disease. But there’s more than one way to see autism and autistic children, and there are many resources for parents and families coping with it. On Sunday, May 4, the 92nd Street Y screens the acclaimed documentary Autism the Musical, and invites a panel of autism experts to discuss some alternative perspectives and approaches to autism. Autism The Musical – a favorite with film festival audiences around the country – is the story of 11 autistic children who write and perform in a full-length musical. The kids blossom with joy, and some who start out not speaking end up singing. The film has been hailed for the way in which it presents an array of alternative approaches to managing and coping with autism. The Boston Globe calls it “one of the most candid, down-to-earth, organically inspirational documentaries you’ll ever see,” and Variety describes it as “moving, dramatic [and]…. As riveting as it is revelatory.”
After the screening, a panel of autism experts discusses the latest research on autism, shares stories about autistic people and their successes, and takes questions from the audience. The panelists are LISA GINSBURG, assistant executive director of Ramapo for Children, a non-profit organization providing outdoors, adventure-based experiences for children with special needs; ILENE LAINER, parent and founder of the first New York City public school for children with autism; and KAREN SIFF EXKORN, author of The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping and Healing—From a Mother Whose Child Recovered. Moderating the discussion will be WNYC’s LEONARD LOPATE.
Whether you’re connected with autism through family, friendship or work, or you’re simply curious about the disease and its prevalence, this evening at the 92nd Street Y offers fresh ideas and sensible advice for understanding autism.
what: AUTISM UPDATE – screening of Autism The Musical, followed by panel discussion and Q&A
WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 6:30 pm
WHERE: 92nd Street Y ( 1395 Lexington Avenue , at 92nd Street )
TICKETS: www.92Y.org or 212.415.5500
Author: 92nd Street Y
92nd Street Y
Events
West 90s & Up
92nd Street & Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 415-5500
Site
Map
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