Speaking

Are you looking for:

A guest speaker?
A keynote address?
An expert witness?
A breakout session?
A workshop?
A virtual event?

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I have spoken in front of audiences far and wide, from less than 10 in a small room to a crowd of 15,000 in a park. I enjoy engaging with my audience to leave them feeling inspired, influenced, and impacted in powerful ways. I use the art of personal storytelling that often infuses scientific data and weaves in community resources, while also asking thought-provoking questions that spark creativity, probe curiosity, and cultivate important conversations.

As I shared in one of my recent bestsellers, Becoming an Exceptional Leader: Inspiration from 14 Accomplished Disability Changemakers, I was not always comfortable in front of a room. I was the voice-shaking, palms-sweating speaker who was afraid of her shadow. You know, one of those nervous Nellies (sorry if your name is Nellie!) who taps the mic, hears a loud and piercing squeal, realizes “OHMYGAWD, THIS IS ON!” and wants to crouch behind the podium?

That WAS me. Not anymore! I moved “From Fearful to Fearless.” Today, I own my stories with unquestionable confidence and captivate my audiences through genuine authenticity and raw vulnerability.

Here’s a sample list of speeches, presentations or trainings I have delivered over the span of a career of two decades:

Accommodations vs. Modifications
Autism – What Bus Drivers Need to Know
Autism 101
Being a Friend to Someone with Autism
Building Blocks for Challenging Behaviors
Bullying: What Does It Mean to Me?
Changing School Climates: Reducing Bullying Behaviors In Today’s Schools
Co-Teaching: Creating a Classroom that Promotes Success for All Students
Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Classrooms
Creating Successful Outcomes for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Demonstrating the Need for Teaching Self-Care and Healthy Relationships to Prevent Victimization
Disablist Bullying – Awareness and Prevention
Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
Empowering Students Through Social Skill Development
Empowering Individuals and Families Through Transition
Ensuring Successful Outcomes through Applied Behavior Analysis
Imprisoned No More – A Mother’s Story
Overview of Alternative and Complementary Interventions
Overview of Early Intervention for ASD
Passing the Torch — Transferring the Advocacy Role
Quick Tips for Educators: Strategies to Enhance Positive Behaviors
Self-Advocacy 101
Supporting Children with Childhood Behavioral Health Disorders
Supporting Families and Siblings
The Second Time Around: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Understanding ASD: An Overview of Clinical Presentation, Treatment Modalities, and Autism’s Impact on Minority Populations
Understanding the Challenges of At-Risk Families in Pennsylvania
Why Teach Social Skills?

I have spoken for:

Businesses
Classrooms
Conferences
Global Events
Fundraisers
Media
Non-Profits
Podcasts
Press Conferences
Rallies
School Assemblies
School District In-Service Days
Seminars
Studios
Support Groups
Trainings
Virtual Conferences
Women’s Events
Workshops

To summarize, topics I have covered in my speaking engagements are:

Advocacy
Applied Behavior Analysis
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavioral Health Diagnoses
Caregiving
Coaching
Disability Awareness
Eating Disorders
Mental Wellness
Self-Care
Single Parenting
Sexual Assault
Women’s Empowerment

Much of my subject matter comes from deep within, drawing purpose from what often began as pain. All of this being shared, I ask you . . .

What do you need from me?

Let’s talk.

Reach out to me, and let’s schedule a time to connect and discuss your needs, your budget, and your vision.