Presentations

This Autistic Life is an ongoing series of presentations about the joys and challenges of living on the autistic spectrum, living with someone on the autistic spectrum, and teaching children who are on the autistic spectrum. My son, Ian, and I mainly speak to parent groups, K-12 schools, K-12 teachers, universities, and at special education conferences. If you are interested, contact us and we'll set something up!

Lake County Retired Teachers 2025

Lake County Women’s Civic Club 2025

Redding Special Education Conference 2025

Tehama County Office of Special Education 2024

CARS+ Convention 2023

Under the Big Top Solano County SELPA 2022

Under the Big Top Solano County SELPA 2021

Codestack Conference 2021

CARS+ Convention 2021

Autism Forum Keynote 2019

Harvest Park Middle School 2019

Winters Joint Unified School District 2019

Foster and Kinship Care Education 2018

CEDR Systems Convention 2018

Lakeport Women’s Civics Group 2017

CEDR Systems Convention 2016

Autism: What Works? Keynote Speaker 2016

San Joaquin County Office of Education 2016

Escalon Unified School District 2016

Walk Talk Autism, Lakeport 2016

Children’s Nurturing Project 2016

Livermore Valley USD Special Education 2016

Lakeport Office of Education 2016

Lake County Retired Teachers Association 2016

Vista Unified School District 2016

San Joaquin Unified School District 2015

Support Staff In-service, Upper Lake Elementary

Ukiah Foster Family Agency 2015

Ukiah Unified School District 2015

Colusa County Office of Education 2015

Radio Guest "Perspectives” KQED Public Radio 2015

Author Talk Ukiah Library 2015

CEDR Systems Convention- Keynote Speaker 2015

CARS + Convention- Keynote Speaker 2015

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2014

CARS + Convention- Keynote Speaker 2014

Konocti Unified School District 2013

Humboldt State University 2013

Mendocino Junior College 2013

Upper Lake Union Elementary School District 2013

Previous Speaking Engagements . . .

Here's a video of our first presentation. Two things to keep in mind . . .

#1 I was TERRIFIED. Please ignore all the umms and ahhs.

#2 The audio and video didn't synch very well, so I look like an amateur ventriloquist!

Reviews

"Through sharing your personal story, I was able to critically think about several of my students."

"Great for parents and teachers alike. Ian, you and your dad are amazing, Thank you for sharing your hearts with us."

"I loved hearing the parent point of view. Teachers don't always understand that. I love seeing how successful children can be and how important to have involved parents and teachers."

"Enlightening, touching, informative, brave . . ."

"It was amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and helping others to realize that they are not alone in this journey."