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Nan Lester M.S., M.Ed., M.P.P, P.C. 

The Mission of my private practice is to provide counseling, education, advocacy and mediation services to adults, children and families affected by Asperger Syndrome. I am committed to serving my clients with the highest level of professionalism, innovation and compassion. My goal is excellence in creativity, knowledge and insight regarding the care and treatment of this unique and gifted population.

Education:

University of Oregon graduate with honors:

Master of Science in Psychology, Public Policy and Education
Bachelor of Education in Family and Human Services
Graduate Teaching Fellow in the area of Family and Human Services within the Department of Counseling Psychology - College of Education at the University of Oregon 

Founder and Director, Asperger Advocacy Coalition for ten years

Private Practice Services:

• Individual and family counseling specializing in Individuals and Families affected by Asperger Syndrome and related disabilities

• Counseling specific to family, vocational, educational, and interpersonal relationships.

• Social skills, verbal expression, psycho/social/emotional development, educational and vocational intervention techniques.

• Structured group therapy combined with functional skills guidance.

• Advocacy and mediation services regarding educational IEPs (Individual Education Plans), vocation/employment, legal and policy driven conflict.

• Educational and clinical in-service training programs for professionals, para-professionals, care givers and institutional providers that serve individuals and families affected by AS.

• Educational and Human Service Consulting Services.

• Referrals to licensed medical and mental health professionals for diagnostic assessment.

Temple Grandin, Nan Lester and Ted

Nan Lester, M.S., P.C.

 943 Washington Street  Eugene, OR 97401 

541-345-8588

aspergercounseling@comcast.net