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Contact: Rhonda Greenhaw

Towson University Hussman Center for Adults with Autism
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Towson University Adult Autism Center Host Lecture Series
The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism hosts Saturdays on the Spectrum to educate audiences on the
challenges of adult autism
TOWSON, Md. (April 29, 2014) Towson University expanded its reach within the health field in 2012 by creating
the Institute for Well-Being. One of those centers within the institute, called The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism,
is on mission to provide adults on the autism spectrum with a variety of social, health, and educational resources. The
center is also looking to create mutually beneficial relationships between Towson students and the centers participants.
One of their standout programs is their Saturdays on the Spectrum Lecture Series: Voices Developing Understanding of
Adult Autism.
The free, monthly event brings in speakers to share knowledge about a variety of topics affecting the adult autistic
population like bullying, sexually, scientific research, and seclusion. The goal of the event is educate parents, students,
persons on the spectrum, educators, professionals and other community members on ways to not only improve
interactions with persons on the spectrum, but to gain a better understanding of what life is like for the adult autistic
population. The hope is that the knowledge gained at the event will be used to improve relationships between businesses,
family members, students, and other professionals and those on the spectrum.
The next Saturdays on the Spectrum event will be held on TBD.
About The Hussman Center

The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism opened in 2008 and is one of the worlds largest university affiliated
programs focusing solely on adult autism. Located just up the street from Towsons main campus, the centers mission is
to provide educational experiences for students and professionals as well as conduct faculty-students applied research and
outreach activities that support adults on the autism spectrum. The goal is to support their participants in living
meaningful lives as fully engaged members of their communities. For information on the Hussman Center visit
http://towsoniwb.com/centers/hussman-center-adults-autism/

About Towson University Well-Being Institute

The Institute for Well-Being was opened in 2012 has become an important part of the College of Health Professions. The
Institute supports excellence in applied educational experiences for students at Towson University. The faculty and staff
provide a wide range of professional and inter-professional opportunities that develop and evaluate best practices,
promote professional development, facilitate research, and enhance the lives of community members through outreach
programs. For more information visit www.towsoniwb.com.

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