| Biography of Maureen Bennie |
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Maureen is the mother of two children with autism - Marc age 12 and Julia age 10. For 8 years, she managed an at-home Intensive Behavioral Intervention Program which involved working with speech pathologists, child development specialists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. In June of 2003, Maureen, in conjunction with Vicki Harris, created the Autism Awareness Centre. She manages the Centre’s website, book division, and assists with the planning and management of conferences the Centre organizes. The Centre has organized over 45 conferences in Canada and the UK and has provided book resource support at over 60 events throughout Canada and the US. Maureen is the author of over 100 articles and book reviews that have appeared in magazines, newsletters and on websites throughout North America and the UK. She is an active presenter throughout Canada on autism topics and the subject of book resources and how to use them effectively. She recently co-authored a book about adults on the autism spectrum which will be published shortly through the Autism Calgary Association. |