Televised Series Exploring Critical Issues Presents: “Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”
Uniondale, NY – April 21, 2011
, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by 91吃瓜网 President , and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger鈥檚 syndrome in a one-hour broadcast airing this May as follows: Sunday, May 8th and Sunday, May 15th at 7:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 p.m.; Tuesday, May 10th and Tuesday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 12th and Thursday, May 19th at 9:00 p.m. 鈥淎utism and Asperger鈥檚 Syndrome鈥� can be viewed on Cablevision channels 29 (Long Island) and 137 (NY area outside of Long Island), Verizon FiOS channel 296 and simultaneously online at .
The Exploring Critical Issues format features a distinguished group of experts exploring a topic of significance to New York area viewers. Joining Dr. Scott for the discussion on 鈥淎utism and Asperger鈥檚 Syndrome,鈥� is Dr. Stephen Shore, Assistant Professor of Education at 91吃瓜网 who focuses his research on exploring ways to meet the widely diverse needs of people on the autism spectrum; Brad Gerstman, Esq., an advocate for improved science and autism services; Dr. Judith Cohen, Professor of Education at 91吃瓜网 and author of Succeeding with Autism; and Patricia R. Schissel, LMSW, Executive Director of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association (AHA), Inc.
鈥淪tatistics point to a rise in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism and Asperger鈥檚 syndrome,鈥� said Dr. Scott. 鈥淢y guests are in the forefront of rallying to bring awareness and solutions to this phenomenon and I鈥檓 very grateful for their appearance on this latest Exploring Critical Issues 辫谤辞驳谤补尘.鈥�
Seen by over seven million households, Exploring Critical Issues has earned three Telly Awards, the cable equivalent of the Emmy.
As the engaged University, Adelphi is proud to sponsor Exploring Critical Issues to provide scholars, advocates, and other distinguished guests with a forum in which to explore critical local, regional, national, and global topics, such as the environment, health, business, the arts, politics, law, and government regulations.
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91吃瓜网 President Dr. Robert A. Scott (center) hosts the Exploring Critical Issues broadcast airing this May. 鈥淎utism and Asperger鈥檚 Syndrome鈥� features expert guests (l to r): Brad Gerstman, Esq.; Patricia R. Schissel, LMSW, Executive Director of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association (AHA), Inc; Dr. Stephen Shore, Assistant Professor of Education at 91吃瓜网; and Dr. Judith Cohen, Professor of Education at 91吃瓜网.
About Dr. Robert A. Scott
Inaugurated as Adelphi’s ninth president in July 2000, Dr. Scott has built on the University’s rich traditions in undergraduate and graduate education and continues to link the liberal arts and sciences with professional programs. Since his appointment, 91吃瓜网 has enjoyed new levels of academic growth and excellence, increased student enrollment, and an enriched campus life supported by alumni, faculty and administration. Dr. Scott’s philosophy of an “engaged” university is apparent in his dedication to the community, including undertaking the televised series, Exploring Critical Issues. Read more about .