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I highly recommend Donna for her insights into autism and her ability as a communicator and mentor.
Professor Tony Attwood, QLD, Australia
I count Donna Williams' presentations at Syracuse University among the most influential in my thirty plus years on this campus. Her talks are spell-blindingly powerful. Each time I have heard Donna Williams speak, her ideas have kept me reflecting for weeks to come. She combines humor and insight into her thoroughly distinctive presentations
Douglas Biklen, Dean, School of Education, Syracuse University, NY, US
The most extraordinary and significant experience in my personal and professional life was my meeting with Donna Williams. I invited Donna Williams in Italy for a presentation several years ago and she came again other four times as keynote speaker. We filmed her presentations and we translated her books into Italian because I wanted her experience to impact on families and professionals. She taught me many things, in a way she compelled me to look at my profession in a holistic way, but, definitely, she opened our eyes, our minds and our souls. I learned the lesson of the simply be and it enriched my approach. Donna taught me to dare, the way she did.
Patrizia Cadei, Centro Studi sulla Comunicazione Facilitata, Zoagli, Italy.
Donna presents with great vitality and clarity. Her insights are informative and inspirational. She combines her personal experiences with knowledge from literature and research in the field. I have always been impressed with her ability to engage with her audience, challenging perceptions and inviting two-way communication on a wide range of issues. She is comfortable imparting her knowledge within a range of formats, from small groups to large audiences. She is indeed a creative, flexible, humorous and engaging speaker (this may not meet with your concept of a person on the autism spectrum so be prepared to be challenged and educated!).
Dr Verity Bottroff (PhD), Disability and Community Inclusion, School of Medicine, Adelaide, Australia
The lecture was everything I had expected and more. Donna is an amazing person and delivers a captivating lecture. And the "feel good" feeling you get after the event is amazing. Didn't expect that! My manager is now looking into hiring Donna to talk for our organisation. She found it the best lecture she had attended in her whole career!
Attendee, UK lecture tour
As remarkable a spokeswoman, activist, artist, author, and musician Donna is, her humanity is what really sets her apart; her humor, passion, wit and insight into the world around her; her ability to see beauty in everyday things, her playfulness, her way of being in the world. Donna not only changed the way I see people with autism; she changed the way I see everyone.
Stina R, University of New Hampshire, USA.
I really enjoy Donna's talks and have done so for the last 12 years! Not only do I always come away with new insights into my son's world, (he is 16, eccentric, autistic) but her lectures also enrich my own life. Donna being so lively, human, funny and so true to herself , sparks of the same in me. Her standing up for everyone's right to their individuality, her celebration of differences, and her joy of simply being, allows me to be more of myself and to discover rich inner worlds.
Malai Sontheimer, Counsellor, UK
Donna is one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. Hearing her speak is mind blowing and her talks are never the same twice. Donna shares her knowledge with her audience in a way which makes it one to one, when in a room of hundreds. I would recommend her as a 'never to be missed' speaker.
Christine Breakey, Spectrum First UK, www.spectrumfirst.co.uk
Donna did a fabulous job. We found her to be very real, approachable and eager to teach, listen and learn. She talks from the heart. Our community still marvel about how much we learned from her. We all highly recommend her to a variety of listeners.
Sue Holmberg, Corvallis School District, Oregon, USA
Donna conveyed great courage to the audience through showing us the strong and powerful way she has managed her own life. I am sincerely grateful to her.
Dr. Yasuo Tanaka, Professor, Graduate School of Hokkaido University, Japan.
Donna's talk is interesting, organized, touching, and encouraging.
Nori Fujii, CEO, International Institute of Educational Therapy, Japan.
Donna lectures captivate, inspire, educate and inform. Her passion for her topics dominate the whole room leaving you wanting more.
Bernie Adams, Autism Events, Birmingham, UK
I was lucky enough to attend Donna's workshop here in Dunedin - what an inspirational person Donna is - she was very honest and told us her whole life story - it was really like you were inside her brain dealing with how it is for Donna to function in todays modern world - Donna opened my eyes.
Sharon Bain, Service and Support Coordinator, Otago Branch, Autism NZ, Dunedin, NZ
My husband and I had the opportunity to hear your lecture a few months ago here in Costa Mesa California. The fact you did sign during your lecture made it that much more interesting. I walked away from your lecture going "Wow" that was so informative. And "Wow" again. Bottom line you are a very powerful speaker and a great teacher.
Terri Curry, California, USA
Our workshop participants were absolutely thrilled. Donna was effervesant, entertaining and above all extremely knowledgeable. The RISE Centre highly recommends Donna Williams.
Jenny Tucknott, Coordinator, Goulburn Valley Autism Spectrum Support Group, Australia.
I'm often asked by family, friends even complete strangers "Do you think your son will grow up to be normal?" My usual response is "Define normal?" It's a real conversation stopper. I'm not sure if the world as diverse as it is, will ever find equilibrium, equality and acceptance but it's people like you Donna, who have fun trying to bring that together. Thank you for sharing your life and dreams with your audience.
- Tina-Marie Rai
Donna Williams is a dynamic, intelligent speaker. She is a truly inspirational woman.
Gwenyth Cutler, president of Nth Queensland Autism Support, Australia.
Your workshop was outstanding and everyone rated it that way. 100% of people attending said it was excellent. I sat in your workshop and couldn't help but being totally overwhelmed by your experiences and what you had to say. Thank you for making our 2010 Brainfood conference such a success.
Brainfood Team - Narre CLC
Audience members, Moreland Community Health, Victoria, Australia.
Audience members, Autism Families Together, Knox, Vic, Australia.
Audience members, Wodonga, Australia.