The UCLA Nathanson Family Resource Center
&
UCLA CART
Center for Autism Research and Treatment

WELCOME

Barbara Firestone, PhD
President, CEO & Founder, The Help Group
Vice Chair, California Legislative
Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism

Author of autismheroes
p o r t r a i t s o f f a m i l i e s
m e e t i n g  the  c h a l l e n g e

Meet Dr. Firestone
for a discussion and book signing
Thursday – May 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM

UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA 300 BUILDING
Marisa Leif Conference Room 3200

Parking is located below the UCLA Medical Plaza for $9
For inquiries please call Connie Jackson at 310.794.9584

The Nathanson Family Resource Center (NFRC) and the Center
For Autism Research and Treatment (CART) will receive
a $5 donation for each book purchased during this event.

In Autism Heroes, Dr. Firestone provides a compelling and sensitive account of the
experiences of families from different walks of life confronting the challenges of autism spectrum disorders. With empathy and expertise gained from her three decades of
leadership of The Help Group and commitment to children with special needs,
Dr. Firestone engages the families in powerful and deeply affecting conversations about their lives set against the backdrop of her insightful essays about dignity, hope, opportunity and love, which are so fundamentally important in their lives. Through its words and images, this book offers a lifeline of support, insight, encouragement and hope. All Author Royalties are Being Donated to The Help Group.
For additional information, please visit
www.autismheroes.org