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Susan
Moreno, M.A.A.B.S., is the founder and president of MAAP Services for
the Autism Spectrum and is the editor of The MAAP, a quarterly newsletter for families of more advanced
individuals within the autism spectrum of disorders. This publication has, since 1984, reached over 10,000 families
in the United States and 46 other countries.
Mrs. Moreno is the author of “High-functioning
Individuals with Autism”
(see our Publications
List), a booklet which contains advice and information for parents
and supportive professionals.
In her capacity as president of MAAP services, inc. she gives
supportive information and advice to parents, teachers, healthcare professionals
and others about all aspects of individuals with autism. In addition
to writing and editing, Mrs. Moreno is internationally known as a lecturer
and motivational speaker.
Every
year Mrs. Moreno makes several presentations for parents and
professionals at various locations throughout the United States.
She was a keynote speaker at the 1999 Autism Society of
America’s national conference held in Kansas City, Missouri and
presented at their 2001 conference in San Diego, California.
She is a member of the World Autism Organization and attended
their May, 2000 international conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
Mrs.
Moreno holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from
Valparaiso University in Indiana. She
has been trained in neurocognitive rehabilitation therapy and has worked
in this capacity with head injury survivors.
She is the proud parent of two young women, one of whom has
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