Published on 03/19/2008

Wednesday April 2, 2008 is the first World Autism Day. To mark this special day, LADDERS is hosting a movie viewing followed by a panel discussion at the Belmont Movie Theater, 376 Trapelo Road, Belmont, starting at 7 pm.

"Mozart and the Whale: an Asperger Love Story" will be screened, followed by a panel featuring Dr. Margaret Bauman, Child Neurologist, Director of LADDERS, Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Author of several books including: Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and Sheldon Wagner, Ph.D, Behavioral Psychologist, Director of Developmental Behavioral and Educational Services.

Donation admission fee: $5.

World Autism Day, April 2 - LADDERS Hosts Movie And Panel Discussion

Wednesday April 2, 2008 is the first World Autism Day.

To mark this special day, LADDERS is sponsoring a movie viewing followed by a panel discussion at the Studio Cinema Belmont, 376 Trapelo Road, Belmont, starting at 7 pm.

Mozart and the Whale: an Asperger Love Story is based on the autobiography by Jerry Newport. The book has been described as is a riveting and inspiring memoir about a couple who fell in love, fell apart, and finally overcame the pressures of fame, family, and Asperger's syndrome to build a life together.

The movie will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists include:

Dr. Margaret Bauman, Child Neurologist, Director of LADDERS
Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Author of several books including: Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Sheldon Wagner, Ph.D, Behavioral Psychologist, Director of Developmental Behavioral and Educational Services.

Donation admission fee: $5. For questions for more information, email mailto:fol@ladders.org.

For directions to Studio Cinema Belmont, visit http://www.studiocinema.com/where.html.