Family Initiative will feature the speaker series, \u201cBehind the Mask: The Untold Story of Autistic Women\u201d during its Parent Group Speaker Series this weekend.<\/p>\n
Haley Moss, a neurodiversity expert, attorney, author, nationally recognized autism advocate, and the first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, is the speaker. <\/p>\n
She has written five books, which focus on helping neurodivergent individuals navigate professional and personal challenges. Those books include \u201cGreat Minds Think Differently,\u201d \u201cThe Young Autistic Adult\u2019s Independence Handbook,\u201d and \u201cTalking the Talk About Autism.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her discussion will explore the lived experiences of autistic women and the concept of masking, which includes strategies used to navigate social expectations.<\/p>\n
The speaker series will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Family Initiative Golisano Autism Community Hub, 3221 Chiquita Blvd. S.<\/p>\n
\u201cFamily Initiative created our Speaker Series to provide parents and caregivers access to connection, conversations, experiences, and valuable information and resources in a safe, supportive environment at our Golisano Autism Community Hub,\u201d said David Brown, president and co-founder of Family Initiative in an email. \u201cAs the first autistic attorney in Florida, Haley Moss brings a perspective that is both deeply personal and highly professional. Her voice is critical in helping broaden understanding, especially around the experiences of women and girls diagnosed with autism that are often overlooked.\u201d<\/p>\n
A livestream option will be available for the event, which is open to parents, caregivers, and community members.<\/p>\n
For more info, visit fi-florida.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n