Neurodiversity and the Arts: A Panel Discussion

Dec 27

Join us for an insightful discussion on neurodiversity and the arts, including savantism. Dr. Laurence Becker, cinematographer Ron Zimmerman, and Dr. Michael McManmon join Dr. Marlo Thurman to explore the power of neurodiversity in the arts as they discuss nurturing creativity and talent.

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Laurence A. Becker, Ph.D.

Becker travels widely as a workshop leader and consultant. In September 2001, he was the keynote speaker at the Texas State Autism Conference. He currently serves on the advisory board of the Inside Outside School near Austin, and Strokes of Genius in NYC.

Michael McManmon, Ed.D.

Dr. Michael McManmon founded the College Internship Program (CIP) in 1984. Prior to Founding CIP, he worked for state, private and non-profit organizations in several states and was certified as a family teacher through the Boys Town Center in Nebraska.

Marlo Payne Thurman, Ph.D.

Holding doctoral level degrees in both School Psychology and Special Education, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman currently sits on numerous advisory boards and is the President and Chairwoman of the US Autism Association.

Ron Zimmerman, Producer-Director

Ron Zimmerman is a lifelong journalist working for CBS, ABC, Fox and CNN. His live reporting has appeared on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, 20/20 and the BBC’s Horizon and Panorama.

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