Whether you’re a parent and sense something is “different” with your child, or you have received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and you don’t know where to begin, or are preparing for your child’s independence, Jennifer Allen offers both an emotional relief and an arsonal of applicable information.
In her uplifting presentation(s), she shares her family experience, practical strategies, and credible interviews that will aid you in navigating Autism for both you and your child, no matter their age or stage of development. Jennifer Allen provides emotional relief and invaluable information toward better understanding your child, navigating through the school-age years to living their fullest potential.
Travels from: Harper, Texas 78631
Catagories: Parenting ASD, Asperger Syndrome, ADS School-Age Years, ASD and Independant Living, Driving with ASD, Diagnosis – Graduation for those on the Spectrum, For Educators: Navigating ASD, Employer Training ASD, Showing of the 1 hour documentary: Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-Age Children Diagnosed with ASD”, Choosing Your Child with ASD: A Parental Guidebook, Siblings of ASD Children, Texas Driving with Disability Initiative, The Importance of a Diagnosis, Our Story: Life Raising Sam with ASD, and more. Note: Presentations may be customized to fit your target audience. Contact information is provided below, allow Jennifer the opportunity to create a presentation at the very heart/needs of your attendees.
Medical Students at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio absorb the essential perspective of family life after the diagnosis.
Biography
Jennifer Allen had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Samuel had Autism, she left her career and became a full time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicted the participation of her family and together they produced several independent programs including a childrens animated series titled “Ameriquest Kids”, as well as a Telly Award winning documentary and book titled, “Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-Age Children Diagnsoed with High -Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome”. She formed the non profit Aspergers101 and launched Aspergers101.com (now Autism Level One) to provide an on-line, free resource chock full of life-long information for parents navigating ASD. Jennifer and her son Samuel have been keynote speakers for the Texas State Autism Conference, Educational Region Centers, and numerous speaking engagements to parents, educators, doctors, employers and organizations. She founded and oversees the trailblazing Texas Driving with Disability iniatitive and has passed 3 laws in her state to provide those with a communication challenge the option to disclose on the front of the Texas Driver LIcense, State ID or when registering their vehicle through the DMV. She works in conjunction with Texas DPS, DMV, TEA, TDLR and the Texas Governors Committee for People with Disabilities.
Testimonials
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Jennifer Allen and her presentation brought me to tears. I will share this valuable information at my daughters school. Think it will shed light that otherwise may be missed.”
– Pauline/San Antonio, TX
“Thank you for a wonderful presentation. I am a mother of a child with High Functioning Autism and an educator of special education. Your program explains Aspergers Syndrome in a way that many will be able to understand. I am excited to share your information with friends, family and my fellow co-teachers.”
-Claudia/Arlington, TX
“Wonderful Presentation! Your contribution to understanding (HFA) will benefit so many families. My 20-year old son was diagnosed at age 14 (previously misdiagnosed) and your insights are spot-on. Makes me feel like I’m not alone in my struggles and offers hope for the future.”
-Lynne/Grand Prairie, TX
“Coping to Excelling” documentary should be mandatory to view by both students and teachers alike so that all might gain insight to their classmates and targeted outcasts. Jennifer Allen shares her personal stories that I could relate to. Good useful information I’ll be referring to for years.”
-David/Dallas, TX
