From high school to adulthoodNavigating the transition to college and the workforce.
Equestrianism & focusHow becoming an accomplished equestrian taught me perseverance.
Bullying & disruptionRecognizing it, recovering from it, building resilience.
IndependenceManaging on your own — without the benefit of a "lawn mower" parent.
Disability & autism servicesWhat I've experienced, what helped, and what didn't.
Service dogsWorking with and getting the most out of a service dog.
University of Virginia — School of Education and Human Development (Guest Speaker, Autism Studies)
Virginia Autism Hope Summit (Statewide Conference Panelist)
Charlottesville Region Autism Action Group — CRAAG (Speaker & Community Advocate)
Supporting Transformative Autism Research — STAR (First Responder Training)