Expert Neurodiversity Speaker and Consultant: Julie Roberts, M.S., CCC-SLP, Founding CEO of Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, Inc. is an international speaker, consultant, and writer. She is a late-diagnosed Autistic speech-language pathologist who has been practicing for over 20 years. Her articles and educational resources have reached well over three-quarters of a million people and are frequently cited in other presentations and articles.

Julie is a frequent speaker on such topics as:
The Myth of ABA as the “Gold Standard of Autism Treatment”
Evidence-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy Practices
The Neurodiversity Movement and the Implications for Therapy Practices
An Educators’ Guide to Autism: Contemporary Research and the Implications for a Trauma-Informed Classroom
The Detrimental Outcomes of Social Skills Training and an Alternative “Neurodiversity-Affirming Conceptual Practice Framework for Social Communication”

Is your organization seeking a dynamic expert speaker to deliver cutting-edge, neurodiversity-affirming content that is backed by contemporary research evidence at your next conference or training event?  Julie is a frequent speaker, educator, and trainer who delivers high-energy presentations that challenge audiences to re-examine their beliefs about Autism and re-access outdated and damaging therapy and education practices.  She’s been speaking professionally at on-site and virtual events for over a decade including:
Statewide Conferences ● Radio and Magazine Interviews ● School Districts ● Universities ● Inpatient Rehab Teams ● Pediatric Clinics ● Home Health Therapy Teams ● Parent Events ●  Corporate HR Events ● Non-profit Organizations.

Julie’s Speaking Events:
Social Skills “Training”:  A Neurodiversity-Affirming Framework  – Michigan Speech Language and Hearing Association  (MSHA) Annual Conference. March 24, 2023

The Neurodiversity Movement and Evidence-Based SLP Practices – Michigan Speech Language and Hearing Association  (MSHA) Annual Conference. March 23, 2023

 Neurodiversity-Affirming Best Practices for Speech-Language Pathologists: An Overview.  South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SCSHA) Fall Workshop. October 21, 2022

An Educators’ Guide to Autism: Contemporary Research and the Implications for a Trauma-Informed Classroom. Private Event – Texas Public School District. August 10, 2022

Social Skills “Training”:  A Neurodiversity-Affirming Framework. SpeechPathology.com. July 26, 2022

ABA Treatment for Autistic Children as viewed within a Neurodiversity-Affirming Model of Care. Private  Event – Children’s Law Center, Washington D.C. July 13, 2022

The Neurodiversity Movement: Implications for Autism Service Providers.  SpeechPathology.com. June 21, 2022

The Neurodiversity Paradigm, a Sea Change in SLP Practice Frameworks. Private Event – ASHA SIG 14. February 23, 2022

Social Skills: A Pro-neurodiversity Paradigm. Connecticut Youth Services Association’s 49th Annual Conference. October 22, 2021

Shifting Therapies towards an empathetic and respectful Neurodiversity Paradigm. Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. September 23, 2021

WBAI 99.5 FM Pacifica Radio NYC, “Neurodiversity Experts Talk Interview”. April 16, 2021

Autism from a Neurodiversity Paradigm. Private Event – TUCSON Unified School District. February 17, 2021

Autism from a Neurodiversity Paradigm. Private Event – Kean University. October 22, 2020

SLP Scope of Practice: Ethical Considerations for Professional and Consumer Advocacy. Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) Annual Conference. 2020

Autism in 2020: Overview & Important research updates. Private Events – Three separate presentations for Texas Public School Districts in the greater Houston, Texas area. 2020