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"I appreciate the efforts of this commission on behalf of children with disabilities. Through the work of the Commission, Kansans will gain a greater awareness of autism and help those with the disorder lead a better quality of life," Parkinson said.
The Commission on Autism advises and makes recommendations to the governor in regard to matters related to autism, families with an autistic child, and service providers. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees.
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Governor Parkinson appoints
Nan Perrin - CLO's director of Children's Network Clinical Services and the Early Childhood Autism Program to Commission on Autism
To raise awareness and increase the quality of life for individuals with autism, Governor Mark Parkinson appointed Michael Donnelly, Nanette Perrin and Dr. Kathryn Ellerbeck to the Kansas Commission on Autism.
Nan Perrin holds a master's degree in Human Development and Family Life from the University of Kansas and is a certified behavior analyst. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Special Education, Early Childhood from the University of Kansas. Nan has been a long time director of Children’s Network Clinical Services and the Early Childhood Autism Program at Community Living Opportunities in Lawrence. Additionally, Perrin has served on numerous legislative task forces and committees relating to disabilities and human behavior.
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