Autism and Education from an Autistic’s Perspective
Christopher Scott Wyatt was diagnosed with high-functioning autism during college. He eventually earned a doctorate, specializing in literacy education and technology. If your school, non-profit, or other organization would like a unique perspective on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), consider inviting Dr. Wyatt to share his insights.
Later, Scott returned to school for a master of fine arts degree in film and digital technology.
The Autistic Me is Engaging and Informative
Autism and special needs education can be difficult topics to discuss. With a touch of humor and personal anecdotes, Scott’s appearances have received outstanding reviews from attendees. Here are some comments from past events:
- Interesting and entertaining, Scott is an excellent speaker who has education and experience.
- New perspective for me, hearing from a person living with a disability. Scott is truly amazing.
- When my husband and I … saw you speak in the fall … we started using some of your recommendations…. In several classes [our child] has been very successful in not needing any adaptations or modifications. Thank you so much for taking the time to educate teachers, para’s, parents, etc.
- You are a wonderful presenter, and a powerful speaker.
- Listening to this gave me hope for my son with autism.
- Loved the honesty and happy for his accomplishments.
- So many things he has accomplished, it gives me great hope for some people.
- Thank you! Please have Scott back.
- And more comments: WOW, best session of the day! • Very impressive, good, but wasn’t long enough! • I learned a lot, wish we had more time.
Media or Academic Interviews
If you’d like to interview Scott, he attempts to accept all media interviews. He answers all email personally, if you wish to contact him. Dr. Wyatt does not charge fees to speak to students and tries to accept any teleconferencing requests for classes.
Professional Presentation Topics
Scott prepares custom presentations based on your organization’s needs. Drawing from his personal experiences and scholarly research, Scott has presented on the following topics:
- College and university success for students with ASDs;
- Technology and education for students with special needs;
- Career planning and the workplace for individuals with ASDs;
- Self-advocacy skills for success in school and life;
- Relationships and daily living with disabilities; and
- Personal reflections on education and life with disabilities.
Personal appearance opportunities include:
- Motivational Appearances
- Informational Seminars
- Educational Training
- Open-Forum Discussions
Speaking Fees for The Autistic Me
With the desire to reach as many people as possible, Scott strives to keep speaking fees reasonable. His standard appearance rates appear below, though these are flexible based on the nature and location of an appearance. Teleconferencing rates are half the in-person rate, if you wish to have Dr. Wyatt appear via video.
- $150 per hour for a general presentation with fewer than 100 attendees.
- $250 for a keynote or plenary format “featured” presentation, up to 90 minutes.
- $500 for a half-day workshop (four hours).
- $800 for a full-day workshop (seven hours).
- Costs incurred for travel, documented on request.
- Lodging costs, if necessary, either at the site of the presentation or at a nearby “mid-range” hotel.
Several hours of preparation go into each presentation, which is customized for the occasion. Scott avoids delivering “pre-packaged” talks and includes Q&A sessions after his presentations.
Most organizations choose to copy and distribute any materials prepared by Dr. Wyatt for a presentation. If you would prefer that Scott bring materials, there is a minimal materials fee for printing and copying. He is more than happy to email electronic copies of all materials to attendees. If your group plans to record Scott and/or redistribute materials beyond what is customary for a specific conference, an extra fee can be negotiated.