The US Autism Association has always been able to bring in the world’s top experts because we firmly believe that to understand autism, we must draw from the expertise of those who are diagnosed. For this reason, the US Autism Association draws heavily from its Advisory Board, a majority of whom are either parents of those diagnosed or diagnosed as on the autism spectrum themselves.View 90+ world-renowned speakers available with the Video Streaming Library Subscription, or take a look at all of the sessions available in the Video Streaming Library.

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Seamus Higgins

My name is Seamus and I’m an actor based in NY. I grew up in Yonkers and graduated from SUNY Purchase in 2020. I was diagnosed with Autism in late 2020. Since then I’ve embraced the discovery and wanted to learn more about neurodiversity in the world and as well as myself in my craft.

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Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD

Wendela Whitcomb Marsh is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and autism expert specializing in late-diagnosed autism. Following a long and fulfilling career in education, she took early retirement to write. She has had eight books about autism published since then, garnering 6 prestigious book awards so far.

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Mickey Rowe

As an autistic and multiply disabled person Mickey Rowe (he/him) believes that when we design for accessibility, we help everyone to perform at their best, not just disabled folks. Mickey was the founding Artistic Director of National Disability Theatre, and is the award-winning, best-selling author of Fearlessly Different.

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Stephen Shore, Ed.D.

Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" and "too sick" for outpatient treatment, Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where his research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism. 

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Jessie A. Saperstein

Jesse A. Saperstein is considered one of the most respected leaders in the Anti-Bullying movement of his generation. He also has a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome (AS) that gives individuals some profound talents and challenges.

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Angela Weddle

Angela N. Weddle is a professional visual artist who is autistic with cerebral palsy and congenital right hemisphere brain damage. Weddle is a neurological anomaly and savant, who is not supposed to have any artistic ability but always has.

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Theresa Wrangham

Theresa became a parent advocate as a result of her youngest daughter's life-threatening asthma, as well as her oldest daughter's diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She views health holistically and brings an experienced parent's perspective on raising healthy children affected by asthma and ASD to her advocacy work.

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