{favorite links}

My family:

My brother, who started as Snort, became Varmint, and finally emerged as Augusten Burroughs;

Our mother and Our father, who up and died in 2005.

 

{what I've been reading}

John's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

I've just added two new dates - September 15 in Dallas and March 2011 at the ASPEN conference in New Jersey. I'm moving toward spring with a full schedule, but I do have some spots left. And don't forget - you can sign up for my credit courses based on the ideas of Look Me in the Eye at www.elms.edu. My March 20 class is filling up fast. If you'd like to put an event together, contact Sally Itterly, my speaking agent, at sitterly@thelavinagency.com.


Mar 11, Washington, DC


I'll be doing an evening program followed by a book signing at Ivymount School. Contact Monica Adler, director of the Model Asperger Program, for more details. Ivymount School 301.469.0223


The folks at Ivymount are special because they have been working with me to make my next book teacher-friendly, while still entertaining. And they'll be working on a teaching guide. If you attend this talk you will be able to hear about all that and more.


Mar 12, Rockville, MD


I'll be at "Diamonds in the Rough: Smart Kids who Learn Differently" at the University of Maryland The Ivymount folks will be at this conference as well, if you come to my March 11 talk and can't get enough . . .

Registration required.  Follow this link to the event website.

Mar 13, Reading, PA


I'll be the keynote speaker for Easter Seals of Pennsylvania's annual Autism Conference in Berks County. I'll speak, have a q&a, and sign books between 9AM and 1PM

Registration required - look here for tickets and program information

March 20, Chicopee MA


I'll be teaching my first graduate course at Elms College, The Asperger Mind. Sign up at www.elms.edu. Participants earn graduate college credit and continuing ed. Look for my courses online and at Elms again in the fall. Call 413 265-2314 to register with Elms.

Mar 23, Worcester, MA


Assumption College

April 14, TN


East Tennessee Medical College

April 20, 2010, Eau Claire, WI


I'll be appearing at several classes and programs at the University of Wisconsin's Eau Claire campus. I'll be speaking at 7:30 p.m. in Zorn Arena, and the public is invited. Check back closer to April for more details.

April 23, 2010, Philadelphia, PA


I'll be the keynote speaker for the PEN Autism Network 5th annual Conference hosted by the University of Pennsylvania

May 1, 2010, Garden City, NY


Join me at Adelphi University for the AHA /Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association’s spring conference: Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum.

Sept 15, 2010, Dallas, TX


I'll be the keynote speaker for Dallas Metrocare Services at their luncheon fundraiser. Will you be in Dallas? Be sure and stop by if you are . . .

Oct 8, 2010, Waterloo, IL


I'll be the keynote speaker for Teacher's Institute at
Monroe-Randolph Regional Office of Education

Mar 27, 2011, Iselin, NJ


I'll be the keynote speaker for ASPEN's annual conference at the Hilton Woodbridge. For more information see ASPEN
Asperger Syndrome Education Network at www.aspennj.org


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This link takes you to the revised and cleaned up paperback edition, in the current printing http://bit.ly/Opiz4