Marty gives a unique, personal look into the world of autism. With amazing insight she shares the emotional influence of living with autism along with the many facets of how and why things affect her. With knowledge and humor, Marty delivers an energetic message, providing answers to and strategies for many of the challenges that parents and educators face.

Comments:

I learned more about autism from watching and listening to Marty than I could from a number of lectures.
..........Teacher, Unit #5 School District

I cannot express how much I learned from Marty. Her insight and courage is amazing. She lends so much understanding into the world of autism.
.........Student, Intro to Special Ed.

Marty's insights, charm, and humor should be experienced for those touched by autism. I know I am a better person and clinician knowing Marty.
..........Tom Parton M.S. CCC-SLP

I love listening to Marty. Her presentation demonstrates the ability to overcome adversity, demand more of ourselves than we give, and a view of life that few of us understand (that of an autistic).
...........Director of Special Education

Marty has given me a glance into my son's world. Helping me to see his strengths, potential, and hope for the future.
............Parent, of child with ASD

Professional Development
Personal inside look at living with autism, along with various supports and approaches that can be used in the classroom.

Parents
Marty gives parents a rare glimpse of what it feels like growing up with autism, the frustrations of not being understood, the inability to make and keep friends, and how finding acceptance has changed her life

School Age Peers
Marty speaks at assemblies to educate peers about their friends with disabilities, teaching them that we are all different in many ways and how we may all also have unique talents. She can hold the attention of 100’s of Jr. High students at once which demonstrates her ability to captivate an audience of any age.

Communication
Marty talks to teachers and service providers about her many modes of communication, the various stages that she’s went through in her life; including being a selective mute for many years. She explains how she can lose her ability to verbalize at any given moment and the need to have access to alternative modes of communication.

Sensory
Given the many unseen sensory challenges faced by many children with autism, Marty’s presentations on sensory can have a profound effect in providing supports in an educational environment. She explains how things make her feel and why, while also sharing the many supports and strategies she uses to stay focused and productive

Behavior
Marty’s message about behaviors is that: It’s always communicating something. Expressed behaviors come from the many challenges of having autism; whether it’s from being overly stimulated, the inability to communicate or be understood, and even how it’s used as a means of escape. She will give insight into “meltdowns” and some of the approaches used that can help create calm in a crisis.

Social
Social understanding and acceptance is one of the largest challenges faced by individuals with autism. Marty gives a humorous and sad look into these challenges; including how difficult it is to make and keep friends, how misunderstanding other people’s intents can lead to being taking advantage of, and how difficult it is to read between the lines in social situations which can also lead to trouble.