The Autism Expert Is An Expert Speaker As Well
Joanne Lara is available for corporate gatherings, conference presentations, educational workshops and lecture demonstrations. She is a captivating platform personality, exuding her expertise with depth, compassion, plus a wry sense of humor. She's adept at taking the challenges of autism and placing them in a perspective that not only touches hearts, but builds consensus about what must be done.
Joanne Lara has provided hope and inspiration to thousands of individuals with Autism, while at the same time bringing her unique understanding and empathy to wider audiences everywhere. What follows represents her current list of audience topics:
1. THE BEST INVESTMENT AMERICA CAN MAKE
An eye-opening presentation about the staggering costs of autism, Joanne focuses on why this country should invest even more in finding treatments and a cure. She delves into the 700 billion dollar price tag of Autism over the next twenty years, and how these funds could be far better channeled towards business expansion and public expenditures. Joanne paints a big picture, one filled with optimism and hope, but she's also realistic about the future. For she knows that in answering the challenges of Autism, we will indeed help in overcoming America's current fiscal crisis.
2. AUTISM 101
Although the term is commonly heard, the condition is widely misunderstood. As an expert in the field, Joanne Lara has done extensive research and can clarify many common misconceptions. She speaks with passion about why Autism is a lifelong challenge, a disorder that typically appears in the first three years after birth, touching families of all racial, ethnic and social backgrounds. She explores the three levels of Autism and surprisingly reveals how university graduates, authors, researchers, and even public speakers have thrived despite this condition.
3. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND AUTISM
Drawing on twenty years as a professional dancer and ten years as a Moderate/Severe Education Specialist, Joanna Lara discusses her highly successful new approach called Autism Movement Therapy® (AMT). By incorporating movement and music in collaboration with Positive Behavior Support, she assists those with Autism in meeting and achieving their speech, language, social and academic goals. Joanne shows why AMT is an empowering strategy that connects both the left and right hemispheres of the brain, remapping nerve pathways while producing truly remarkable results.
4. WILL HE (OR SHE) EVER HAVE FRIENDS?
Autism affects all areas of development: social, language, emotional, adaptive behavior, etc. This makes it challenging for people with this disorder to form close relationships. However, Joanne Lara has achieved significant advancements in this area utilizing a range of dynamic new methods. In this informative presentation, she details the techniques that have been used to improve friendship skills and socialization training. For Joanne the bottom line is to produce an inclusive atmosphere, so that individuals with Autism can overcome their isolation and develop strong personal bonds.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND AUTISM
There is now increasing evidence the world over that Autism is currently on the rise. In this revealing presentation, Joanne Lara explores the possible causes of this disturbing trend and what can be done to reverse the damage. She discloses research that seeks to link the disorder to various environmental toxins, from PCB’s to methyl mercury, a by-product of numerous industrial and chemical processes. But most importantly, Joanne presents this evidence using a balanced and unbiased approach. Making the case that what likely benefits the prevention of Autism benefits all of us.
6. THE ARTS AND AUTISM
Kids with autism generally miss out on the one activity where they can excel - the arts. Joanne speaks about the need for schools and communities alike to provide classes in dance, music, theatre, visual and the media arts for our youth. She knows the importance of a well-rounded arts program and believes that all children should have access to the arts; because the arts enrich and give meaning and understanding to ourselves and the world around us.
7. Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Despite IDEA calling for PBS to be used with our students, in many cases it is not being implemented. Teachers & staff have not been properly trained on how to deliver PBS, and even those who have been, find it difficult to actually use the concepts and put them into play when they are in real-life, everyday classroom or home situations. Joanne Lara provides an easy to understand game plan to use with your students or child.
8. TRANSITION & THE ITP/IEP PROCESS
The role the parent, educator, administration and service providers play in
the ITP process to ensure that the student will be prepared for
post-educational living and employment.
To book Joanne for Speaking Engagements
please contact:
Lisa Roy
lisaroyaudio@mac.com
(310) 463-1563
Annie Jennings PR
sara@anniejenningspr.com
(908) 281-5183
Contact Joanne Lara Today.
Because Autism Costs All of Us!
Joanne@TheAutismExpert.com
(323) 240 0361
