JULY 30, 2014
Zoowalk for Autism Research; Meet Temple Grandin
What: Zoowalk is Hosting a 10th Anniversary Community Celebration with special guest Temple Grandin
When: Friday, September 12, from 5 – 9 p.m.
Meet and Greet: Temple Grandin – take your photo with Temple and bring one of your Temple Grandin books or purchase one of her latest books and receive an autograph!
Temple Grandin is a highly successful adult with autism, and one of the leading lecturers on how to help individuals with autism/Asperger’s. She is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She is also a bestselling author of six books on her life experiences in dealing with autism, and is a leading advocate for people with autism. In 2010 Grandin was a focus of a semi-biographical HBO film, titled Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes as Grandin, which received five awards.
Where: Arizona "Back to School & More" Autism/Asperger's Conference
Four Points by Sheraton (Ahwatukee) Phoenix, AZ
10831 S. 51st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Cost: Free and fun for children and adults!
Enjoy: Karaoke for children and adults.
Refreshments: Cake (regular and GFCF), snacks, lemonade, and cash bar
Zoowalk T-shirts: Enjoy a display of all entries to Zoowalk T-Shirt Contest, and announcement of 2014 Contest Winner
Door Prizes: Wear your Zoowalk T-shirts and receive a door prize
Resource Fair – view over 20 different exhibitors, including extensive bookstore, educational toys/games, and much more. Some exhibitors include:ASU Autism/Asperger's Research ProgramAutism Nutrition Research Center
Zoowalk Teams - Pick-up your t-shirts early if you pre-registered (or if you register at event)
2014 Zoowalk: will be on Saturday, October 4 at the Phoenix Zoo! For more information or to register visit: www.zoowalk.org or email [email protected]
