April 11 at Lesley: Focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder - Symposium & Art Exhibit

From Lesley University's
Graduate Special Education Division

April 1, 2015

On Satrday, April 11th, join Lesley University's Graduate Special Education Division at their annual autism symposium & art exhibit, featuring three exceptional artists with autism:
J.B. Finnerty, Jessica Park and John Williams.

 
The speaker series will include brief talks by artists J.B. Finnerty and John Williams, as well as Dr. Anthony Gengarelly, professor emeritus, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and project director of The Jessica Park Project.

Please attend to hear the powerful ways in which these artists with autism embrace their strengths and channel success.

An opening reception for the art exhibit will follow the afternoon program. All of the featured artists will be present.

When:   2:00 - 8:00pm Saturday, April 11, 2015

Where: Lesley University Amphitheater & Atrium Gallery
                   1815 Massachusetts Avenue
                   Cambridge, MA 02138

Register HERE.

Schedule

• 2:15 - Opening Remarks
• 2:30 - J.B. Finnerty, artist, on his method
• 3:00 - John Williams, artist, on his method
• 3:45 - Dr. Anthony Gengarelly, Professor Emeritus, MCLA, The Jessica Park Project
• 5:00 - Exhibit Opening Reception 

Register in advance. Tickets are limited. Parking is also limited. Attendees are encouraged to utilize public transportation.