Two Talks on Autism and Manic Depression in the Heartlands

November 7^th, 2009: “Splintered Beauty: The Road from Manic Depression to Recovery”, an intimate, informative and inspiring talk on manic depression

About this event: Join me as I talk about my personal struggle and triumph over the 'roller-coaster' ups and downs of manic depression. I will also offer practical suggestions and strategies for achieving and maintaining a medication-free life.

This will be a one-hour talk with a 30-minute Q&A session. Autographed copies of my book, Five Little White Pills… and Then There Were None: A Journey from Manic Depression to Recovery, will be available for sale at $16.00/each (no GST charged).

Date: Saturday, November 7^th, 2009

Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Teck Ghee Zone ‘F’ RC KTV Room, Blk 344, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3,

(opp Ang Mo Kio Hub)

FREE OF CHARGE

November 14^th, 2009: “Odyssey into an Unusual Mind: Insights into the Complexity of Autism”, an Educational and Practical Talk on Autism

About this event: In this educational talk, I will provide an overview of autism that debunks limited and stereotypical concepts about the condition. You will also learn about the challenges (social/communication, academic, sensory and behavioural) faced by autistic people and practical ways for caregivers and the public to help people with autism.

This will be a one-hour talk with a 30-minute Q&A session. Autographed copies of my book, Raising Sebastien: Realising the Potential of Your Autistic Child, will be available for sale at $16.00/each (no GST charged).

Date: Saturday, November 14^th, 2009

Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Teck Ghee Zone ‘F’ RC KTV Room, Blk 344, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3,

(opp Ang Mo Kio Hub)

FREE OF CHARGE