Autism Social, Legal and Ethical Research

Co-Chairs: Liz Pellicano, PhD (Institute of Education, Univ. of London); Michael Yudell, PhD (Drexel Univ. School of Public Health) Bryna Siegel, PhD (Autism Center of N. Calif. & UCSF) Political & Ethical Considerations in Autism Research and Treatment. The 3rd year of this SIG will explore social, ethical and legal issues concerning autism research and treatment, particularly how these impact the needs of less able individuals who are or will soon become adults. Speakers will include: • Dr. Bryna Siegel • Dr. Deborah Barnbaum • Dr. Carolyn Klebanoff • John Elder Robison will act as Discussant