Outline for the PAN Conference

1. HOW TO SURVIVE IN THE NEUROTYPICAL WORLD
PENN AUTISM NETWORK CONFERENCE
April 23, 2010
Jason Zervoudakes: Presenter
OUTLINE
Brief Introduction
SECTION I
PERSONAL PLANNING
1. Self awareness
2. Create a Plan
a. The 3 K’s
• Know what you want
• Know what you have
• Know what action is needed
3. Strategies
a. Idea or Vision (Want)
b. Self assessment (Have)
c. Recipe for working towards a goal
d. Organization (Action)
e. Prioritization
f. Act on your plan
Q & A period (5 minutes)
SECTION II
IMPROVING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
1. Managing your expressions & learning to read others
2. Non Verbal Communication
a. Eye Contact

2. b. Facial Expressions
c. Gestures
d. Physical Space
e. Vocal Variety
f. Touch
g. Posture
3. Attract people in your life
a. Personal confidence
b. Positive people
c. Common interests
Q & A Period (5 minutes)
SECTION III
CHANGES IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Brief review- “12 Rules of Life”
1. Your survival depends on how well you deal with
change
2. Expect Change
a. External Changes
b. Sudden Changes
c. Internal Changes
Conclusion