LAKEPORT, Calif. – A local father and son will present their experiences on living with autism on Monday, March 14.

The presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Marge Alakszay Center at the Lakeport Unified School District campus, 250 Lange St.

The Lake County Office of Education is hosting the presentation by Hank Smith, a local teacher, and his son, Ian, a nationally ranked yo-yo champion, juggler, math wizard and college student who happens to be autistic.

The Smiths travel around California giving talks at colleges, schools, parent groups and education conferences about the joys and challenges of autism. 

Hank Smith also has written a book, “Sticks and Stones: A Father's Journey Into Autism,” which has been featured in Autism Parenting Magazine and reviewed by Building Blocks magazine.

Join them to learn about living on the autistic spectrum or with someone who is on it, and teaching children on the spectrum.

Parents and educators of children on the autistic spectrum are encouraged to attend.

For more information, visit www.thisautisticlife.com .