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Speaking |
| I am a professional speaker with experience as
both a solo presenter and as a panelist. I have spoken at many
events including both the 2010 and 2011 Autism Society of Oregon Fall
Conferences. I appear in the Documentary film "On The Spectrum"
and the Autism Society of Oregon distributes DVD's featuring myself as a
speaker in front of a group of parents who have children on the Autism
spectrum. I offer the view from inside the
mind of an Autistic individual. I speak to the unique challenges
we each face, as well as the common threads that affect the majority of
people on the spectrum. I cover a number of topics as a speaker
including: |
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Sensory Issues: What commonly
impacts people with ASD, how those issues are processed, why
hypersensitivity can create issues, and strategies to minimize the
impact of these challenges and better regulate sensory input. I
explain how a grown man can be afraid of common balloons, and why that
silly fear is completely logical to me.
Social Thinking: Why people with ASD
often miss social cues or become diverted and follow conversations down
the wrong track. Bullying: My own educational experience was very difficult and I was heavily abused by my peers and marginalized by my teachers. I speak to the experience of someone who is punished for being different, and how those experiences impacted my life. IEP Strategies: Tools and ideas that can help parents better prepare for and write IEP goals for a child on the spectrum. High School and
Transition Issues: How to strategize for successful
transition both into and out of high school, an overview of how the
transition system works, and simple ideas to help plan for a successful
future. |
| I am available to speak to groups large or small and tailor my message for parents, individuals on the spectrum, teachers, or other service providers seeking a better understanding of Autism and strategies to work with people on the spectrum. For more information contact me at Jonathan@JonathanChase.Net |