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Tony Hernandez Pumarejo

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Autism Response Team Associate
Autism Speaks
Country or state 
United States (Florida)
Available to 
Global
City 
Orlando
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Languages 
English,
Spanish
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

My name is Antonio Hernandez Pumarejo. But , I simply go by Tony. I am the author of the book “An Autism Unscripted Life”, which talks about my life in the Autism spectrum. I am also an advocate for people with Autism and other disabilities around the World. I was diagnosed with Autism at age 3. Was non verbal till age 4. Then was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 8. Was in special education and delayed at school for a year. I have dealt with significant challenges with verbal impairment issues, social communication, short term working

memory issues and struggles with relationship building with people. However, I have been able to overcome these challenges and achieve important goals in my life:

Autism Response Team Associate with Autism Speaks

International Ambassador for Autism

TV collaborator with Univision Orlando

Graduated from Seminole State College with bachelor's degree in Business and Information Management with Magna Cum Laude honors.

Recognized at Seminole State College of Florida Graduation in 2016 as a student with Autism graduating with his bachelor’s degree.

Wrote first about my life with autism in 2018.

Public and motivational speaker.

Gained full time employment as manager in customer service and sales.

Worked with companies like Home Depot, Sam’s Club and Sherwin Williams in customer service and retail sales positions.

Served as fundraising coordinator with ASD Adult Achievement Center.

Served as board member for the Autism Society of Greater Orlando.

Served as leader for Capstone team that worked with City of Sanford, Florida for the Uber Pilot Project.

Current position (1)

Autism Response Team Associate

Autism Speaks

Degrees (1)
Business and Information Management
Seminole State College of Florida
2013 to 2016

Presentations

Presentations (7)
BREAKING BARRIERS: SURVIVING AS AN AUTISTIC IN NEUROTIPICAL WORKPLACE.

In this presentation, bilingual autistic advocate and motivational speaker Tony Hernandez Pumarejo will talk about skill development and how it has been the key that has helped him achieve an independent life as an adult with ASD. Tony will talk about his life experiences, the struggles that he went through and how he was able to develop these skills in order to achieve key goals in his life such college graduation, full time employment, writer, public speaker and tv collaborator.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT: THE KEY TOWARDS BEING ABLE TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE IN ADULTHOOD.

In this presentation, bilingual autistic advocate and motivational speaker Tony Hernandez Pumarejo will talk about skill development and how it has been the key that has helped him achieve an independent life as an adult with ASD. Tony will talk about his life experiences, the struggles that he went through and how he was able to develop these skills in order to achieve key goals in his life such college graduation, full time employment, writer, public speaker and tv collaborator.

AUTISM SUCCESS IN COLLEGE
AN AUTISM UNSCRIPTED LIFE
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING
DISABILITY CHALLENGES IN THE HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY
LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Books & Articles (11)

An Autism Unscripted Life
Amazon,
2018
"Me sentí solo en este mundo": así es como Tony Pumarejo enfrentó el autismo y sorprende con su historia
How an early autism diagnosis 'made all the difference' for one boy
Hablemos de Autismo: Raising Awareness in the Latinx Community
I am. Tony Hernandez Pumarejo Interview
Daily Inspiration: Meet Tony Hernandez Pumarejo
Joven boricua con autismo publica su libro "Una vida autista sin libreto
Alumni Profile: Business grad shares how autism helped shape his career
Nada detiene a futuro empresario
Abril es el mes mundial de la Concientización sobre el Autismo (interview for Autism Speaks) [Video].
). Puertorriqueño con autismo es inspiración para miles de personas.

Expertise (13)

Business
Education
Leadership
Health & Well-being
Social & Political
Autism Asperger Syndrome Mental health Motivational and Purpose Disability and Employment Advocating for people with disabilities Hispanic Christian Faith and Mental Health

Clients

Univision
Seminole State College of Florida
Valencia College
International School of Autism
Episcopal Church of Jesus of Nazareth
Autism Speaks
UCF CARD
Family Cafe
Telemundo
Mega TV

Awards & certifications (3)

International Ambassador for Autism
International School of Autism (Kissimmee, FL)
2021
Diamond Award
Miami Women Who Rock
2020
ASGO AU SOME AWARD
Autism Society of Greater Orlando
2017
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Why choose me? 

I am a bilingual autistic and neurodiversity advocate with a story with purpose in this World.

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