When: June 11-13, 2015

Where: Global Center for Health Innovation (Cleveland Convention Center)

The Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Innovation Summit is an evidence-based review of topics in pediatric care including new data, screening tools, and treatments.  

This conference is primarily targeted to health care professionals but families and caregivers will find the Saturday afternoon symposium on autism and ADHD informative and provide them an opportunity to clarify management and treatments for patient care. 

For more information, visit the Cleveland Clinic's website.

Dr.'s Lisa Meeks (The University of California) and Tracy Masterson (John Carroll University) are co-authoring a book on Safety titled: A Guide to Staying Safe for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum.

The book will be informed by the real experiences of individuals on the spectrum, in their own voice. As part of this project, the authors are looking to interview young adults on the spectrum (ages 16-22) and their parents about their experiences on the topics below:

• Independent Living
• Social Aspects of Adult Life (Drinking, Dating, Making Friends, Bullying)
• Social Media and Online Safety
• Relationships and their respective boundaries
• Managing Stress/Depression

Interviews can be done in person, via Skype, in writing, or as part of a focus group.  All interviewees have complete control over their content and can choose whether or not to participate in the book after their interview. All interviewees can also choose to be identified in the book using their real first names (or an alias).  

As with the previous book, Helping Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Express their Thoughts and Knowledge in Writing, all proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to Milestones Autism Resources.

If you would like to be interviewed for the book or help inform the information in the book, please contact Lisa Meeks or Tracy Masterson for further information:

Lisa Meeks [email protected]     

Tracy Masterson [email protected]