Timothy Rohrer | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

I am a young adult with autism who is an author, speaker, self-advocate and educator on disabilities and inclusion. I am the author of a children's guide on how to treat people with disabilities and a children's book that I not only wrote but illustrated as well called " Timmy's Story: A Story About Autism and Friendship. I have spoken at schools and conferences and even made my way to the top speaking at the NJ Department of Education. I created my own website: https://tips4inclusion.wixsite.com/disabilityinclusion. I received a commendation from the state senate and assemblymen for my work. In addition, I am a managing partner of a teen founded non-profit organization.

Current position (3)

Self-advocate, Author, speaker

NJ Coalition of Inclusive Education

Inclusion consultant

Tips4Inclusion

Board Member/Trustee

5Help Foundation

Achievements (1)

NJ Senate and Commendation

Recognized for the success of my published children's guide " How to be a Good Influence to People with Disabilities"

Degrees (2)

High School Education

Allentown High School

2014 to 2018

Computers and Business Applications

Monmouth County Career Center

2017 to 2020

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Rise from Isolation

Let me share my journey with you on how I overcame my struggle of autism and began to inspire the world about disabilities, inclusion and friendship. My story is sure to inspire any crowd. I have been told I am going to be the next one to change the world !

How to Communicate with People with Disabilities

Having grown up with autism and been excluded because of my disability gives me a unique but very important topic to share. I can teach anyone how to interact, communicate and include people with disabilities into their lives. My motto is " Even though we are all different, we can all be friends". Let me promote understanding and acceptance from the someone that has lived his life with autism being misunderstood and often isolated by his peers.

Acceptance and Inclusion

My signature school assemblies teach acceptance and inclusion. I share my personal story about growing up with autism. I will share tips and advice on how to include and communicate with peers with disabilities along with sharing my original animated videos about disability inclusion. I end all sessions with at Q&A session where students can ask anything about my autism, struggles, bullies and more. Schools have told me this is the best assembly that they have ever had.

Be a Buddy Not Bully

Growing up with autism, I was often bullied. Let me share my story with your school, teach about what bullying is and how we can be a buddy and not a bully. Students are sure to connect with me and be inspired to be a better friend and not be a bully.

Past talks (1)

How to be a Good Influence to People with Disabilities

New Jersey Association of Community Provider

Atlantic City Resorts Casino

November 1, 2019