The Autism Center at Misericordia University, Dallas, in collaboration with Geisinger Health System, is sponsoring a presentation by Jon Donvan and Carin Zucker, two of the most recognized experts on autism in the country, at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall.

Together they co-wrote The New York Times best-selling book, "In a Different Key: The Story of Autism.'' The presentation is free, but due to limited seating tickets are required. To reserve tickets, call 570-674-6719.A book signing will follow the program. Proceeds from sales will benefit the Autism Center."This is not a how-to-guide or a polemic on neurodiversity,'' wrote Amy Bloom of O, The Oprah Magazine, in a review. "The book probes a difficult subject with intelligence and compassion - and makes you think. The complete absence of hysteria will make it essential reading for many … its insights and quiet wisdom demand our attention, and gratitude.''The Wall Street Journal wrote: "... tells a riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder became a salient fixture in our cultural landscape. It features vivid portraits of people with autism and their devoted parents and recounts dramatic controversies among well-intentioned and occasionally misguided advocates and doctors who have tried to help those with the condition.''A correspondent for "ABC News," and host and moderator of "Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates," Donvan has anchored ABC's "Nightline," served as chief White House correspondent, and held multiyear assignments in London, Moscow, Jerusalem and Amman, Jordan, during his journalism career.He became interested in autism's impact on families upon meeting his wife, who grew up with a brother profoundly affected by autism.Zuker is a journalist and television producer who has reported on a broad range of subjects both domestically and internationally, including economic summits, presidential campaigns, social trends, and the Olympic Games. As a producer for ABC's "World News" and "Nightline," she worked alongside notable broadcast journalists Peter Jennings, Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer.Her oldest son's autism diagnosis inspired her to bring a better understanding of autism's realities to the public.Donvan and Zuker have been collaborating on stories about autism since 2000. At ABC, they created the pioneering series "Echoes of Autism,'' the first regular feature segment in network news devoted to understanding the lives of individuals and families living with autism.Their 2010 article in The Atlantic, "Autism's First Child,'' was shortlisted for the National Magazine Award and appeared in the paperback anthology Best Magazine Writing of 2011. Zuker also produced the series, "Autism Now,'' for PBS "NewsHour."For more information about the Autism Center, call 570-674-6400 or log on to

www.misericordia.edu/autism.