Peckham Foundation Fall Speaker Series - Daniel Wendler (MORNING SESSION)

"What Being Autistic Taught Me About Being Human"
What if the struggle for belonging is not a sign that we’re bad, or broken – but simply a part of the human experience? What if that person sitting alone had the potential to be a great friend to you? And what if the simple decision to reach out in friendship had the potential to change – or maybe even save – someone’s life?
In this talk, Daniel highlights the power of friendship and acceptance to transform a life. Through his own personal story, he gives hope to anyone struggling with belonging. And through his call to action, he inspires audiences to make a real commitment to a life of friendship.

Join us in person for this inspirational session, sure to encourage and motivate us all to reach out to others who are different and make spaces for them to belong.

There will be an interactive Q&A session after the speech.

This event is a hybrid-event. We encourage in-person attendance and also offer the option to log on to join the LIVE stream.

The in-person event, will be at Peckham Inc. | 3510 Capital City Blvd. | Lansing, MI 48906

ABOUT DANIEL WENDLER:

Dr. Daniel Wendler is a best-selling author, nationally recognized keynote speaker, and a proudly autistic advocate for neurodiversity. He is the author of two books, a two-time TEDx speaker, the founder of ImproveYourSocialSkills.com, and the co-author of the Great Courses Audible lecture series "Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal."

He consults on autism and neurodiversity for leading organizations including Google, Accenture, and the US Treasury Department, and his expertise has been featured by Bloomberg Magazine, the American Psychological Association, and the Great Place to Work Summit. Daniel holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from George Fox University and works as a clinical psychologist specializing in autism, neurodiversity, and social relationships.

About the Peckham Community Partnership Foundation Speaker Series

The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation’s Speaker Series is designed to focus on issues relevant to the disability community and other persons with barriers to success. The series also highlights relevant industry issues including workplace culture, diversity and inclusion.

Through these free events, it is Peckham’s intention to increase its own understanding and to enhance the awareness and education of these issues in the greater community.

To learn more about the Foundation and how to support email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Peckham Community Partnership Foundation