News & Features » April 2014 » [PHOTOS] Drawing Autism editor Jill Mullin Speaks at UN on World Autism Awareness Day!

[PHOTOS] Drawing Autism editor Jill Mullin Speaks at UN on World Autism Awareness Day!

Jill Mullin, editor of Drawing Autism, appeared at the United Nations headquarters on April 2nd in honor of World Autism Awareness Day! Jill delivered a talk about Drawing Autism and her work as a behavior analyst. Many thanks to the UN for hosting Jill and for these great photos!

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From the United Nations:

Book Signing Event with Author of “Drawing Autism”

UN staff met with Jill Mullin (right), author of the book, Drawing Autism, a collection of artwork by people diagnosed with autism, from teenage amateurs to established artists. The book signing event was held in connection with World Autism Awareness Day (2 April). At left is Maher Nasser, Director of the Outreach Division in the Department of Public Information (DPI).

Posted: Apr 4, 2014

Category: News | Tags: Autism Awareness, Drawing Autism, Jill Mullin, UN, United Nations, World Autism Awareness Day