NAA Safety Seminar Q&A

Wendy is a founding board member and president of the National Autism Association.
She is committed to changing the perspective of autism from what was once considered a mysterious mental illness to a biologically definable and treatable medical disorder. She speaks at conferences throughout the US, currently serves on the RI State Commission on the education of children with autism, and as a reviewer for the US Dept. of Defense Autism Research Program.

Lori has an eleven-year-old son with autism and is Co-founder and Chairperson of the National Autism Association (NAA). In 2009, Lori began advocating for federal laws that would eliminate abusive restraint and seclusion practices in public and private schools. Through NAA, she has launched multiple public service campaigns to advocate for federal regulations, teacher/aide training, parent education, and classroom monitoring.

Leslie Phillips left her career at NASA to become a stay-at-home mom when her first child was born. Now 16, her oldest son has struggled with relationships and bullying. He was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Her youngest son has a diagnosis of autistic disorder and has continuing difficulties which make him a vulnerable target. Leslie has firsthand experience with autism and bullying. She will provide practical advice for parents seeking a safe learning environment for their children.