Keynotes

Internationally presented - Liane receives standing ovations for her insightful keynotes

Stories from the Past, A Vision for the Future
 Liane presents her life story from her earliest memories as a very young child, to the present, including how her parents and caregivers supported and taught her, how she came to understand and cope with her AS, and how society's views and expectations have affected her. Liane presents her vision of how, we who care, can make life for ALL people on the ASD spectrum more rich and rewarding.

Keeping Aspies Safe in an Unsafe World
Liane discusses the ease with which people who have Asperger Syndrome fall prey to trouble, how they can avoid dangerous situations, and how they can build a recovery plan should the dangers find them.

Disclosure and Self-Advocacy
Liane outlines the pros and cons of disclosing ones or one’s child’s Asperger syndrome and the importance of strong, self- knowledge and self-advocacy skills. This presentation wraps-up with a creative look at ways to educate others about AS and how to disclose all the necessary information on AS to virtually anyone who might need to know.

Asperger Syndrome Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs
A look at what AS is and how it effects the Aspies language, cogni- tive processing, sensory systems, emotional life and social world. In addition, this presentation suggests practical ways to help the individual with AS learn to cope with his/her unique needs and challenges. This presentation clearly elucidate that individuals with AS are/or can be fabulous contributors to a variety of life situations.

Asperger Syndrome in the Adolescent Years: The Ins, the Outs, and the Things In-Between

Based on the book of the same name, this presentation explores AS as it specifically relates to adolescents.  Hints and helpful advice on dealing with this unique developmental period are offered, including new and unfolding research.

Customized Keynotes

Liane is also happy to customize keynotes to fit each client's specific needs and requirements. Prior to each presentation, Liane conducts client-directed research so that her audience is left with an abundance of practical information.

What Audience Members are Saying About Liane's Presentations

Your presentation to Parents as Teachers was the best presentation I have attended in 17 years as a Parent Educator.

Liane is a remarkable speaker. Everyone came away with so much more knowledge and understanding about living a life that marches to a different beat.

Holliday Willey was great. The participants were completely engaged and were comfortable asking their questions. You were frank, sincere and just awesome!

Liane was emotional, genuine, and funny! She truly inspired folks on the spectrum and parents in the audience...exactly the reason we invited her! She was great!!!