A Long Way to Autism Acceptance: A Talk With Sam Farmer
Drawing on his own lived experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic and those of other autistic individuals, Sam Farmer, author of A Long Walk Down a Winding Road – Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens, will discuss those societal forces which have been contributing to greater acceptance of autism and those that continue to undermine it. A short presentation on this topic will be followed by Q&A with the attendees and book signings.
Sam Farmer is an information technology consultant, neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer/author, public speaker and adviser for Floreo, a company that leverages virtual reality
technology in teaching life skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records podcasts and presents at libraries, conferences and for
corporations and autism community organizations, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve greater happiness and success in the face of challenge and adversity. A Long Walk
Down a Winding Road – Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens is his first book. To learn more, visit www.samfarmerauthor.com.
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Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall
361 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445, United StatesAccessibility
Hunneman Hall is located on the second floor of the Brookline Village Library. To access, use one of the main entrances, which are equipped with ramps and door openers, followed by the elevator in the atrium. This venue is equipped with assistive listening transmitters and devices, available upon request.
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