A
List Of My Presentations (From The Very Beginning…)
September 1999 – Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Answered questions from
parents after a presentation made by Annabel Stehli.
Organized by A.I.T.
therapist Terrie Silverman.
November 2000 – 2000
MAAP Conference, Tampa, Florida.
“A Whole New World”
April 2001 – 2001 MAAP
Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
“A
Whole New World” (videotaped due to illness)
October 2002 – 2002 MAAP
Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
Panelist
on a panel for children and adolescents with autism.
March 2004 – Logan
Center, South Bend, Indiana.
“Understanding:
The Free Therapy”
May 2004 – AutismOne’s
Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
“Understanding:
The Free Therapy”
August 2004 – Easter Seals
Therapeutic Day School, Chicago, Illinois.
“Understanding:
The Free Therapy”
October 2004 – 2004 MAAP
Conference, Northbrook, Illinois.
“Sensory
Issues” – Panelist
“Educational
Issues” – Panelist
October 2004 – Easter
Seals Therapeutic Day School, Chicago, Illinois.
“Understanding:
The Free Therapy”
November 2004 – Indiana
Autism Coalition Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
“The
Autism Empathy Test”
November 2004 – Logan
Center, South Bend, Indiana.
“The
Autism Empathy Test”
February 2005 – Easter
Seals Therapeutic Day School, Chicago, Illinois.
“What
To Do During An Autism Cataclysm”
March 2005 – La Causa
Family Resource Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts” with AIT therapist Terrie
Silverman.
April 2005 – Oconomowoc
Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
“Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts” with AIT therapist Sharon Hurst.
June 2005 – Lombard,
Illinois.
Consulted
with parents who were receiving A.I.T. with therapist Sharon Hurst.
June 2005 – Oaklawn
Psychiatric Center, Elkhart, Indiana.
“Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts” with AIT therapist Terrie
Silverman.
July 2005 – Hales
Corners, Wisconsin.
Consulted
with parents who were receiving A.I.T. with therapist Terrie Silverman.
August
2005 – 105th Annual National Hobo Convention, Britt, Iowa.
Performed at the annual hobo jungle entertainment.
October 2005 – Bonduel
Middle/High School, Bonduel, Wisconsin.
“My
Unconventional Life with Autism”
October 2005 – Fox River
Middle School, Waterford, Wisconsin.
“How
Do Autism’s Symptoms Relate To Abilities of Non-Autistic People?”
October 2005 – St.
Joseph’s Outpatient Center, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
“Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts” with A.I.T. therapist Terrie
Silverman.
October 2005 – 2005 MAAP
Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
“How
Do I Manage My Support People?” – Panel Moderator
“Gender
Issues” – Panelist
January 2006 – Oconomowoc
Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
“What
to Do During an Autism Cataclysm”
January 2006 – Eagle
Elementary School, Eagle, Wisconsin.
“Harry
Potter and the Chamber of Autism”
January 2006 – Palmyra
Elementary School, Palmyra, Wisconsin.
“Harry
Potter and the Chamber of Autism”
February 2006 – All
Saints Medical Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, Racine, Wisconsin.
“My
Unconventional Life with Autism”
March 2006 – Autism
Society of Illinois—North Suburban Chapter’s Monthly Meeting, Skokie, Illinois.
“The
Court of Expectations is in Session”
March 2006 – Easter Seals
Therapeutic Day School, Chicago, Illinois.
“The
Role Of Context in Defining Autism”
March 2006 – St. Francis
Children’s Center, Glendale, Wisconsin.
“My Unconventional
Life with Autism”
April 2006 – Fox Cities
Rotary Center, Appleton, Wisconsin.
“Family
and Professionals Forum – Ask James Williams”
April 2006 – University
of Wisconsin–Fox Valley, Student Union Auditorium, Menasha, Wisconsin.
“Autism’s Appearance in
Books and Film”
April 2006 – Luther
Burbank Elementary School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“Check
It Out! A 3rd Grade Autism Reading List”
April 2006 – DAMAR
Academy, Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Check It Out! A 3rd
Grade Autism Reading List”
April 2006 – University of Illinois
at Chicago, Dept. of Disability and Human Development,
Chicago, Illinois.
“How Do
Autism’s Symptoms Relate To Abilities Of Non-Autistic People?”
April 2006 – Northwestern
University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
“What to
do During an Autism Cataclysm”
April 2006 – Autism Society of Wisconsin’s 2006
Annual Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“The
Importance of Critical Thinking”
May 2006 – Autism Society of Minnesota’s 2006 Annual Conference,
St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
May 2006 – Autism Society Of America—East Tennessee
Chapter’s Spring Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee.
“What to
Do During an Autism Cataclysm”
May 2006 –
Autism One 2006: AutismOne’s Annual Conference, Rosemont, Illinois.
“My
Experience with Auditory Training” with A.I.T. therapist Terrie Silverman.
June 2006 – Lombard,
Illinois.
Consulted
with parents who were receiving A.I.T. with therapist Sharon Hurst.
August 2006 – University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education’s
Biennial Autism
Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“My
Unconventional Life with Autism”
September 2006 – Willow
River Elementary School, Hudson, Wisconsin.
“In
Search of the Proper Autistic Friend”
November 2006 – Ela Area
Public Library, Lake Zurich, Illinois.
“The
Role of Context in Defining Autism”
November 2006 – Autism
Society of the Lakeshore's Monthly Meeting, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
“Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts” with A.I.T. therapist Terrie
Silverman.
January
2007 – Northbrook, Illinois.
Interviewed
on a local TV show “Talk Around Town,” a show that is broadcasted on
Northbrook, Illinois,
on a local
cable channel, Channel 17.
January
2007 – Central Elementary School, Wilmette, Illinois.
January
2007 – Sperino’s Little Italy, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
February 2007 – Plymouth, Indiana.
March 2007 – Easter Seals Illinois' 2007 Annual Conference,
Chicago Heights, Illinois.
"On Curing Autism"
May 2007 -- Autism
Society of Wisconsin's 2007 Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
“What Does it Mean to Have Autism or Asperger’s?” with Kelly Shariff.
May 2007 -- Illinois
State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois.
Participated in Illinois'
annual Autism Lobby Day.
June 2007 -- Illinois
State University, Normal, Illinois.
Volunteered in the annual
Illinois State Summer Special Olympics.
June 2007 -- Camp
Awesum, Eagle River, Wisconsin.
Volunteered at Camp
Awesum, a summer camp for individuals with autism.
July 2007 -- Autism Society
of America's 38th Annual Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona.
"In Search of the Proper Autistic Friend"
August
2007 – 107th Annual National Hobo Convention, Britt, Iowa.
Performed
at the annual hobo jungle entertainment.
September 2007 --
Greater Madison Ausome Social Group's Monthly Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin.
"Validating the Hidden
Curriculum: How to Analyze Social Stories to Help Autistic People"
September 2007 --
Autism Society of the West Shore of Michigan's Monthly Meeting, Holland,
Michigan.
"My Unconventional
Life with Autism"
September 2007 --
Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs' 1st Annual
Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Volunteered at the
convention.
October 2007 --
Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
"Auditory Training:
My Personal Experience and Thoughts" with A.I.T. therapist Terrie
Silverman.
October 2007 -- The
Crisman School, Longview, Texas.
"Open Discussion on Autism and Other Disabilities”
October 2007 -- Greggton Rotary Club, Longview, Texas.
"My Unconventional Life with Autism"
October 2007 -- East Texas Autism Conference 2007, Longview,
Texas.
"In Search of the Proper Autistic Friend"
October 2007 -- Community Healthcore, Texarkana, Texas.
October 2007 -- Rotary Club of Longview, Longview, Texas.
"My Unconventional Life with Autism"
February 2008 -- Autism Society of Illinois—North Suburban Chapter’s
Monthly Meeting, Skokie, Illinois.
"Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts" with A.I.T. therapist
Terrie Silverman.
March 2008 -- Autism Society of Indiana’s Autism Expo,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Exhibited at the booth for Camp
R.O.C.K.S., an autism camp located in Noblesville, Indiana.
April 2008 -- Glenview
Covenant Church, Glenview, Illinois.
“The
Autism Awareness Quiz”
April 2008 -- Easter
Seals’ Autism Therapeutic School – Waukegan, Waukegan, Illinois.
“What
to Do During an Autism Cataclysm”
April 2008 -- Greater
Madison AuSome Social Group, Madison, Wisconsin.
“Are
You Smarter than A 5th Grader? Social Activity”
April 2008 -- Facing
Autism; Autism Symposium and Art Exhibit, Indianapolis Art Center,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Presented
as a panelist on a panel of autistic individuals and parents of autistic
individuals.
May 2008 -- Autism
Society of Wisconsin’s 2008 Annual Conference, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
“In
Search of the Proper Autistic Friend”
“Are
You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Social Activity”
June / July 2008 -- Camp
ROCKS, Noblesville, Indiana.
Volunteered
at Camp R.O.C.K.S., a summer camp for individuals on the autism spectrum aged
10-17.
August
2008 -- 108th Annual National Hobo Convention, Britt, Iowa.
Performed at the annual hobo jungle entertainment.
September 2008 -- The
Brookwood Community, Brookshire, Texas.
“What to do During an Autism Cataclysm”
“My Unconventional Life with Autism”
October 2008 -- 2008 Hobo King + Queen Party, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Performed
at the event.
October 2008 -- Easter Seals Autism Therapeutic School --
Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
“The Importance of Critical Thinking”
November 2008 -- Network
of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs' 2nd Annual Conference,
Columbus, Ohio.
Volunteered
at the convention.
December 2008 -- Milwaukee-Latino Autism Support Group's Monthly Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
"How Do Autism's Symptoms Relate to Symptoms of
Non-Autistic People?"
March 2009 -- 2009 Indiana
Autism Expo, Carmel, Indiana.
Exhibited with Easter Seals Crossroads to promote Camp
ROCKS.
April 2009 -- Francis W.
Parker, IPS Montessori School #56, Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Understanding: The Free Therapy”
April 2009 -- Francis W.
Parker, IPS Montessori School #56, Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Autism's Appearance in Books and Film"
April / May 2009 -- Autism Society of Minnesota's 2009 Annual Conference, St.
Louis Park, Minnesota.
"In Search of the Proper Autistic Friend"
May 2009 -- Autism Society of Wisconsin's 2009 Annual
Conference, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
"Tips for Traveling when on the
Autism Spectrum"
June 2009 -- Autism Speaks SE Michigan Walk
Kickoff Event, Novi, Michigan.
"Six Principles of Autistic
Interaction"
June 2009 -- Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.
Volunteered
in the annual Illinois State Summer Special Olympics.
June / July 2009 -- Camp ROCKS, Noblesville, Indiana.
Worked
at Camp R.O.C.K.S., a summer camp for individuals on the autism spectrum aged
10-17.
July 2009 -- Autism Society of America's 40th Annual
Conference, St. Charles, Illinois.
Presentation 1:
Panelist on the "Speaking for Ourselves" panel for autistic
individuals.
Presentation 2:
"Strategies for Building a Successful Autism Camp" -- with fellow
Camp R.O.C.K.S.
board members Scott Fogo, Kelly
Ernsperger, and Janette Smith.
July / August 2009 -- Camp Encourage, Linwood, Kansas.
Volunteered
at Camp Encourage as a counselor, a summer camp for individuals on the autism
spectrum aged 8-18.
August
2009 – 109th Annual National Hobo Convention, Britt, Iowa.
Performed at the annual hobo jungle entertainment.
September 2009 -- Dylan’s Run, Indian
Summer Festival, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Volunteered at this event.
October 2009 -- Lee's Summit High
School, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
"My Unconventional Life
with Autism"
November 2009 -- Ohio
Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities' Annual Conference, Columbus,
Ohio.
Volunteered at the convention.
February 2010 -- Community Therapy Services 2010 Conference, Maple Park, Illinois.
"Navigating this
"Noisy" World: The Auditory System and Berard Auditory Integration
Training" -- with A.I.T. practitioner Terrie Silverman.
March 2010 -- Northbrook Covenant Church, Northbrook, Illinois.
Presented at a fundraiser for Covenant Enabling Residences.
March 2010 -- Autism Society of
Wisconsin's 2010 Annual Conference, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
"Facebook 101 for
Individuals with Autism"
April 2010 -- Greater Madison AuSome Social Group, Madison,
Wisconsin.
"Facebook 101 for
Individuals with Autism"
April 2010 -- Voices of the
Spectrum Talent Show, Fishers, Indiana.
Performed a scene from the movie
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" with autistic individual
Katherine Smith.
May 2010 -- Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook,
Illinois.
May 2010 – Bridge the Gap’s Monthly Meeting, Bonduel
Elementary School, Bonduel, Wisconsin.
“Compulsory
Suffering: Stories of the Autistic School Experience”
May 2010 -- Autism One + Generation Rescue's Annual
Conference, Rosemont, Illinois.
"Neural Plasticity in the Auditory Cortex Following
Berard Auditory Integration Training" -- with A.I.T. practitioner Terrie
Silverman.
June 2010 -- Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Worked
at Camp R.O.C.K.S., an autism camp for individuals with autism aged 10-17.
"Auditory
Training: My Personal Experience and Thoughts" -- with A.I.T. practitioner
Terrie Silverman.
July 2010 -- Camp Encourage, Tall Oaks Conference Center, Linwood,
Kansas.
Volunteered
at Camp Encourage as a counselor, a summer camp for individuals on the autism
spectrum aged 8-18.
August
2010 – 110th Annual National Hobo Convention, Britt, Iowa.
Performed at the annual hobo jungle entertainment.
September
2010 -- Carmel Middle School, Carmel, Indiana.
Performed a recorder concert
to a group of special education students.
September 2010 -- Collier County Autism Support Group, North
Naples United Methodist Church, Naples, Florida.
September 2010 -- 2010 SPARC (STAND Pinellas Accessing
Resources Conference), Largo, Florida.
September 2010 -- Jim Miles Professional Development
Center, Lakeland, Florida.
"Russell's
Turkey: Understanding the Motives Behind Autistic People and their
Behaviors"
September 2010 -- Heartland Educational Consortium, Lake
Placid, Florida.
“Using Special Interests to Teach Social Skills to Autistic Individuals”
September 2010 -- Florida State University College of
Medicine Auditorium, Tallahassee, Florida.
"A Sheep In Wolf's Clothing: Misunderstandings
of Autism In Daily Life"
October 2010 -- 2010 Hobo King + Queen Party, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Performed at the event.
October 2010 -- Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Met
with invited students and staff to discuss autism.
November 2010 -- Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Met
with invited students and staff to discuss autism.
November 2010 --
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence’s Annual
Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
January 2011 -- Bay County Library, Panama City,
Florida.
“Are You There, World? It’s
Me, Autism”
January 2011 -- San Jose Elementary School, Dunedin,
Florida.
“The Importance of Critical
Thinking”
January 2011 -- 18th Annual CARD Conference,
Lake Mary Marriott, Lake Mary, Florida.
“Strategies for High School
Success for Individuals with ASD”
January 2011 – Bridge the Gap’s Monthly Meeting, Bonduel
Elementary School, Bonduel, Wisconsin.
“Using Autistic Special Interests to Teach Social
Skills”
January 2011 -- Achievement
Academy, Lakeland, Florida.
“The Importance of Critical
Thinking”
January 2011 -- The Learning Academy, University of
South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Presented to students and staff.
January 2011 -- Wharton High School, Tampa, Florida.
Presented to invited students and staff.
February 2011
-- Lamarque Elementary School, North Port, Florida.
“Are You There,
World? It’s Me, Autism”
February 2011
-- Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Met and
consulted with invited students and staff.
February 2011
-- University of Florida, Health Professions Nursing
and Pharmacies Building, Gainesville, Florida.
“What to Do
During an Autism Cataclysm”
February 2011
-- Hagerty High School, Oviedo, Florida.
Attended the Youth
P.A.L.S. Autism Walk/Run.
February 2011 -- Family
Fundamentals, Lakeland, Florida.
“Meet Me
Halfway: Autistic Struggles from Childhood to Adolescence”
March 2011 -- University
of Central Florida, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, Orlando, Florida.
“Are You There,
World? It’s Me, Autism”
March 2011 -- Autism Expo Carmel, Carmel, Indiana.
Exhibited for Camp R.O.C.K.S. along with the Camp R.O.C.K.S. Leadership
Team.
April 2011 -- New Life Worship Center, 14451 County
Road C, Bryan, Ohio.
“My Unconventional Life With Autism”
April 2011 -- Autism Society of Wisconsin’s 2011 Annual Conference. Wisconsin
Dells, Wisconsin.
“Strategies for High School Success for Individuals
with ASD”
April 2011 -- East Central Iowa Autism Society
Support Group’s Monthly Meeting. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.
“Berard
Auditory Integration Training - Moving toward Quality of Life Changes”
Presented with A.I.T. therapist Terrie
Silverman.
May 2011 -- Autism Society of Minnesota’s 2011 Annual
Conference, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
“Are You There, World? It’s Me, Autism”
May 2011 -- Greater Madison AuSome Social Group.
Madison, Wisconsin.
“Strategies
for High School Success for Individuals with ASD”
May 2011
-- Bridge The Gap’s Monthly Meeting,
Bonduel Elementary School, Bonduel, Wisconsin.
“Caught In A Bad Romance: Growing
Up on the Autism Spectrum”
June 2011 -- 13th Annual Family Cafe Conference, Walt Disney World, Disney Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida.
June 2011
-- Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana.
Worked at Camp R.O.C.K.S.,
an autism camp for individuals with autism aged 10-17.
July 2011
-- Camp Encourage, Tall Oaks Conference Center, Linwood,
Kansas.
Volunteered as an activity
facilitator.
August 2011 -- 111st Annual National Hobo Convention,
Britt, Iowa.
Performed
at the annual hobo variety show.
August
2011 -- Chileda Institute, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Visited a classroom
for high school students with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
August
2011 -- Pullman Hobo Festival, Chicago, Illinois.
Performed at
the hobo jungle entertainment.
September 2011 -- Dylan’s Run, Indian Summer Fest,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Volunteered
at this event.
September
2011 -- Brevard-PALS Autism Coalition Conference, Viera, Florida.
“Community
Integration for Young Adults with Autism”
September 2011 -- Mill
Hopper Library, Gainesville, Florida.
“Understanding
Social Struggles with Young Autistic Children”
September 2011 -- STAND-Pinellas Accessing Resources Conference (SPARC 2011), Largo, Florida.
“Autism
Across America”
October 2011 -- 2011 Hobo King + Queen Party, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Performed and sold books at the event.
October 2011 -- Autism Society of Wisconsin’s 2011 Fall Conference, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Exhibited
with A.I.T. For You, and A.I.T. therapist Terrie Silverman.
October 2011 -- Eagle Elementary School, Eagle,
Wisconsin.
Presented to invited students and
staff.
October 2011 -- Palmyra Elementary School, Palmyra,
Wisconsin.
Presented to invited students and
staff.
October 2011 -- Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital,
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
“Autism Across America”
November 2011 -- Oak Park Elementary School,
Stillwater, Minnesota.
“In Search of the Proper Autistic
Friend”
November 2011 -- Autism Society of Illinois’ 35th
Annual Conference, Skokie, Illinois.
Attended the conference.
November 2011 -- Minnehaha Academy (Upper School),
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Met with invited students and
staff.
November 2011 -- University of South Florida, College of Education’s
15th Annual Education in Action Luncheon, Tampa, Florida.
“Through
the Looking Glass: An Insider’s Perspective on Autism”
“Adventures
in High School Peer Mentoring”