The event is free and open to the public.
The symposium will feature presentations from 20-year-old author and Monroe native, Justin Wilson, who was diagnosed with Aspergerβs Syndrome as a child.
Wilsonβs mother and his former teachers Shari Owen and Paul Smith will discuss Wilsonβs journey from struggling student to twice-published author and college sophomore at Louisiana Delta Community College.
Special education expert Dr. Sherlyn Powell will give an overview of the Autism Spectrum. All speakers will conduct a question and answer session and Wilson will hold a signing for his book βShadowStrikeβ at the close of the event.
ShadowStrike is the culmination of a six-year writing effort from Wilson, who started the book at age 13.
For more information about this event, call the ΟγΈΫΑωΊΟ²ΚΏͺ½±Φ±²₯ School of Education at 318-342-1266.