Keynotes

Internationally presented - Liane receives standing ovations for her insightful keynotes


 

Understanding, Supporting and Living with Asperger Syndrome

In this presentation, Professor Liane Holliday Willey shares her personal journey with Asperger syndrome as a person with AS, a parent of an Aspie and an academic who studies communications and learning style differences.  From her unique perspective, Liane leads a frank discussion on the challenges people with AS face, followed by practical support suggestions that address communication, executive functioning and emotional challenges.  This presentation is best suited for parents, counselors, teachers and caregivers to people with AS.

Women with Asperger Syndrome Staying Healthy and Safe  

Females with AS face a myriad of trials and tribulations that can often endanger their happiness, self-esteem and quality of life.  In this presentation, Professor Liane Holliday Willey examines her tumultuous personal history with predators, self-injury, depression and anger.  But by the end of the talk, Liane makes it clear it is not only possible to be a survivor, it is possible to be a thriving survivor.  Suggestions on how to make it through the worst kinds of situations are given.

 

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

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.

 

Asperger Syndrome Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs
A look at what AS is and how it affects the Aspies language, cognitive 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 makes it clear individuals with AS are/or can be fabulous contributors to a variety of life situations.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Understanding, Supporting and Living with Asperger Syndrome

This presentation features the key aspects of Asperger syndrome and includes practical supports caregivers can offer as well as ideas for healthy living for people who have AS.

 

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.