Heroes Ballroom
Join us to recognize Dr. Glen Dunlap and walk back through time to the present.
Despite a long history in medical case reports of individuals who would be identified as autistic, the US medical community did not recognize autism as a unique diagnosis until 1980, when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-III) first included “infantile autism.” Dr. Dunlop, already a visionary in the field of psychology, was instrumental in advocating for programming to support the unique needs of children and adults with autism. His research and clinical work in developing community-based non-aversive behavior support programs and respectful treatment protocols for people with disabilities served as a cornerstone of the Florida Autism Project, which led to the legislative creation of the Florida Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities.
Dr Dunlap served as the executive director of USF CARD for many years and was responsible for the expansion of centers and the emphasis on community awareness and autism acceptance. Join us for an opportunity to learn from Dr Dunlap, as he shares his wisdom and lessons learned in a walk from then to now.
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