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During his 35 years of experience with learning differenced students and Asperger's syndrome, Dr. Michael McManmon has worked on curriculum development, staff training, program evaluation and administering community based programming.
Dr. McManmon is a blog author for Psychology Today and his book, "Made for Good Purpose" has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. He is on the board of ASTEP and a member of ASA, AANE, NACAC and LDA. He has a unique inside perspective as he himself is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.
Read Dr. McManmon's full biography
Presentation Topics
- A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum
- An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD
- An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD Through Personal Stories
- Supports Necessary for a Student with Learning Differences/ Asperger’s to Attend College
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Fostering Cognitive Flexibility
- Career Supports for Learning Differences
- Sensory Integration at College and Work
For inquiries regarding Dr. McManmon's speaking availablity, please contact (413) 243-0710 X 22.
Presentation Schedule
| 2012 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25 | I'm Ready for College But I Can't Find My Backpack | LDA Chicago Conference | Chicago, IL | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| 2011 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| October 27-30 | Panels on Autism | USAAA Conference | Seatle, WA | Dr. Michael McManmon, Temple Grandin |
| October 15, 8:30 - 11:30 am | How to Suceed in College Using Sensory Intergration | OTAC - Occupational Therapy Assoc. of California | Sacramento Convention Center, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| October 14, 1pm - 4pm | Aspie Perspectives: Bridging the Gap Between Aspies and OT | OTAC - Occupational Therapy Assoc. of California | Hyatt Regency Sacramento, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon, Bill Wong |
| August 20 at 1:30pm | Using Sensory Integration as A Tool In Transitioning to College And Work | Autism-Conferences, All Ages and Abilities Conference | Pasadena Convention Center, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| July 9, 2011 | Visual Social Thinking Techniques: How to Leverage the Visual Thinker's Strengths | ASA Conference | Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Miami | Dr. Michael McManmon, Oliver West |
| June 21, 2011 | College Survival Guide: Getting There & Making It | Milestones Conference | Cleveland, Ohio | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| May 13-14, 2011 | Strategies That Work for the Time Management and Organizationally Challenged Student: Executive Functioning Interventions for Your LD, ADHD, and Asperger's / Autism Spectrum Student | Sixth Annual Conference on Learning Differences | American Community Schools of Athens, Greece | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| April 2-3, 2011 | How to Succeed in College Using Sensory Integration | OTAC, (Occupational Therapy Assoc. of California) | Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Feb 4th - 5th, 2011 | 90 (with Q&A) minute presentation on Executive Functioning Interventions for Your Autism/ Asperger Students | All Ages & Abilities Autism/Asperger’s Conference | University California-Irvine | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Jan 16, 2011 | Supports for Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Students To Succeed in College | THINK AUTISM - UCF CARD Conference | Lake Mary, Florida | Dr. Michael McManmon, Sharona Sommer |
| 2010 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Nov 17-20th, 2010 | TBA | European Council of International Schools Exposition (ECIS) | Nice, France | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Nov 15-16th, 2010 | Asperger's Syndrome: A Support Curriculum | College de Leman | Geneva, Switzerland | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Nov 4, 2010 | Increasing Social Skills and Flexible Thinking through Social Mentoring; Success with Social Mentoring for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome / Autism Spectrum Disorders. | World Autism Congress | Monterrey, Mexico | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 10 Most Important Supports That Students with Learning Differences Need to be Successful in College and Independent Living | Choices Fair | Highland Park, IL | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Oct 2, 2010 | Self Advocacy: Experiences, Perspectives, and Challenges | USAAA World Conference & Expo | St. Louis, Missouri | Temple Grandin, PhD, Aaron Likens, Michael McManmon, PhD, Stephen Shore, EdD |
| October, 1st 2010 | College Supports for Asperger's Students | Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, IL | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| August, 5th 2010 | Asperger's Syndrome: Educational and Employment Needs | Miami Dade Community College | Miami, FL | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| July, 18 2010 | Asperger’s 101: What Admission’s Counselors, HS Counselors and Ed. Consultants Need to Know in the College Application and Transition Process | Overseas Association of College Admission Counselors (OACAC) | Northeastern University, Boston, MA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| May 28, 2010 - 9am | Sensory Integration at College and Work | Autism One Generation Rescue Conference | Chicago, IL | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| April 6, 2010 | Understanding the Postsecondary Needs of Students with ASD | Marin Autism Lecture Series | San Rafael, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Feb, 27 2010 | Next Steps for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders— Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Applications to Promote Inclusion, Competence, and Quality of Life | Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Hunter College | Jamaica, NY | Panel w/ Dr. Michael McManmon, Peter Gerhardt |
| Feb, 10 2010 | A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum | Summit School | Jamaica, NY | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| 2009 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Dec 11, 2009 | CIP Summer Program 2010 | Autism One Radio, Linderman Live | National Radio | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Comprehensive Services for Adults on the Spectrum | Autism One Radio / NPR - David Holmes Show | International Radio | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Nov 14-15, 2009 | An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD through personal stories / Sensory Integration | All Special Kids (ASK) Parent Organization | Geneva, Switzerland | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Nov 2-3, 2009 | An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD through personal stories / Sensory Integration | International School of Geneva | Geneva, Switzerland | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Nov 2009 | Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to attend College | Autism Through the Lifespan: International Autism Conference | Skive, Denmark | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| July 2009 | Social Thinking/Social Mentoring with College Students with ASD | AANE (Asperger's Association of New England) Know Yourself Conference | Boston, MA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| April 2009 | Autism is Given a Voice | Toolworks Community Service | Oakland, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| April 2009 | College Anyone? | Altavista High School | Mountain View, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| March 2009 | Staff Training | Midwest Academy | Indianapolis, IN | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| 2008 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Nov 2008 | Autism Spectrum What is it? What can we do? | European Council of International Schools (ECIS) | Nice, France | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Nov 2008 | Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation | Katherine Thomas School - Treatment and Learning Centers | Rockville, MD | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Oct 2008 | Understanding and Working with Autism Spectrum on the College Campus | St. Mary's College | Moraga, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Oct 2008 | Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation | Red Hill Academy | San Anselmo, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Oct 2008 | Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation | Oak Hill School | Marin City, CA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Oct 2008 | Autism is Given a Voice | Concordia Academy | Roseville, MN | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| July 2008 | Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation | AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) Conference | Reno, NV | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| July 2008 | A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum | ASA (Autism Society of America) Conference | Orlando, FL | Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore D. Jacoby |
| May 2008 | Sensory Integration | Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (IECA) | Minneapolis, MN | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| April 2008 | A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum | Pacific Rim International Forum 2008 (PACRIM) Hidden Disability | Honolulu, HA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| Feb 2008 | Social Mentoring/Social Thinking Presentation | Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) Conference | Chicago, IL | Dr. Michael McManmon D. Jacoby |
| 2007 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Sept 2007 | Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model | NATTAP Conference | Columbus, OH | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| May 2007 | Asperger's Syndrome: From Theory to Practice | Minnesota Life College | Richmond, MN | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| April 2007 | A College Curriculum for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome & Non-Verbal Learning Differences | Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (IECA) | Boston, MA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| 2006 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Oct 2006 | Helping Students with Aspergers and Non-Verbal learning Differences Go to College | National Association College Admissions Counselors | Pittsburg, PA | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| May 2006 | The Brevard Approach: A Prototype for Asperger College Programs | Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders Conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum | Long Island, NY | Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore |
| 2005 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Sept 2005 | College Alternatives for Students with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Differences | National Association College Admissions Counselors | Tampa, FL | Dr. Michael McManmon M. Rubinstien |
| July 2005 | A Pro-Social Curriculum for College Students with Asperger Syndrome/Non-Verbal Learning Differences | The Autism Society of America's 36th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders "In Tune with the Future" | Nashville, TN | Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore |
| April 2005 | College Options for Asperger's Students | Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders | Long Island, NY | Dr. Michael McManmon |
| 2004 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| July 2004 | Working with College Students with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Differences | The Autism Society of America's 35th National Conference on Autism Spectrum | Seattle, WA | Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore |
| April 2004 | Working with College Students with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Differences | Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (IECA) | Boston, MA | Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore |
| 1983 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| Oct 1983 | Training Evaluation and Consultation at Kolburne School | Sixth Annual National Teaching Family Association Conference | Las Vegas, NV | Dr. Michael McManmon B. Caldwell Carl Schick Carmen Schick |
| 1980 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| 1980 | How Do They View Their Parents and Their Parents' Work? | Third Annual National Teaching Family Association Convention | Kansas City, MS | Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon |
| 1980 | A Model for Financial Planning, Start-up, and Licensing | Second Annual National Teaching Family Association Convention | Kansas City, MS | Dr. Michael McManmon H.B. Clark |
| 1979 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| 1979 | A Model for Financial Planning, Start-up, and Licensing | First Annual National Teaching Family Association Convention | Boystown, NB | Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon |
| 1977 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| 1977 | Developing Couple Managed and Operated Community Based Group Homes | Third Annual Western Regional Conference on Humanistic Approach in Behavior Modification | Las Vegas, NV | Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon |
| 1976 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| 1976 | Procedures for Client Evaluation For Services | Second Annual Western Regional Conference on Humanistic Approaches in Behavior Modification |
Las Vegas, NV | R.H. Quilitch |
| 1975 | Topic | Organization | Location | Speaker(s) |
| 1975 | Adapting the Teaching Family Model for Younger Populations | First Annual Teaching Parent Convention | Lawrence, KS | Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon A. Garner S. Garner |
