The Self-Advocacy Panel

Sep 9

Today we're premiering a video of The Self-Advocacy Panel at our 2013 World Autism Conference! We'll hear the importance of self-advocacy in the life of a person on the autism spectrum, and self-advocacy methods and techniques used our panelists.

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Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Temple Grandin, Ph.D, is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. She was selected by Time magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World” (2010).

Professor Tony Attwood

Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. His book, “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome,” is one of the primary textbooks on Asperger’s syndrome, otherwise known as Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1.

Michael Beloff, CFP®, ChSNC®

Inspired by his son with Autism, Michael has become a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® with extensive training and continuing education on the complex topics and particular challenges of caring for a dependent with special needs, including the constant changes in federal and state laws.

Robert J. Bernstein, MA

Robert J. Bernstein, MA has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults on the autism spectrum. He developed his cognitive-based, developmental approach for more than thirty years with clients ranging from toddlers to older adults.

Kerryn Burgoyne

Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (as it was classified at the time) in 1998 at the age of 30, Kerryn spent much of her early life navigating a world that felt fundamentally different. Because there was no common language, context or explanation (the framework) to help others understand how she processed the world, people frequently misinterpreted or misunderstood her as a person.

Sameer Dahar

Sameer Dahar is a gifted young adult with autism. As he is primarily non-vocal he is a strong advocate for those who have no voice.

Phillip C. DeMio, M.D.

Dr. DeMio's practice focuses on the medical testing and treatment for you and/or your loved one with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Eric Goll

Eric is a family member and family coach on a mission born out of love for my sister and a deep commitment to ensuring that people with developmental disabilities can lead the Awesome Ordinary Lives they deserve.

Wenn Lawson, Ph.D.

Dr. Wenn Lawson of Australia, autistic lecturer, psychologist, researcher, advocate, writer, and poet, has passionately shared professional and personal knowledge of autism over the past 3 decades.

Michael McManmon, Ed.D.

Dr. Michael McManmon founded the College Internship Program (CIP) in 1984. Prior to Founding CIP, he worked for state, private and non-profit organizations in several states and was certified as a family teacher through the Boys Town Center in Nebraska.

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