About the Instructor – Kathy Morris

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Kathy Morris has been a special education teacher for more than 30 years and a consultant for behavior disorders, autism, assistive technology, and LIFE Skills, providing technical assistance, seminars and workshops to educators throughout the United States. She was named “Outstanding Educator of the Year” in her state and has served as Advisor to the President’s Commission on Special Education.

Kathy not only shares her years of special education experience but also brings the personal experience of having twin sons diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy. Kathy knows what works with students with Asperger’s Syndrome and autism, and uses the strategies daily in her professional and personal life. You will leave her seminar with renewed energy and a toolkit of strategies to help you be more successful in your classroom immediately.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

“I learned many new and excellent techniques today that I can bring back to my classroom, district and most importantly my students! Thank you!”
– Claire Marshall, Sixth Grade Teacher

“I am leaving this seminar with a wealth of strategies to share with my teachers, and use with my students.”
– Bryan McKenzie, Principal

“So many wonderful ideas that can be implemented at school immediately. Finally we are hearing from someone who has hands-on experience with autism!”
– Jennifer Prexta, Counselor

“Very informative! Thank you for all the practical strategies!”
– Kara Kahlig, Intervention Specialist

“Super strategies! We were given actual strategies that really work!”
– Pat Keith, LTA

“Especially helpful to receive information and materials that can be implemented the very next day!”
– Flora Fosaldt, SLP

“In 20 years as an SLP I have never had such a truly enjoyable and functional use of my time. Thanks for the light bulb on more than a few things.”
– Toni Wagner, SLP

“I learned many strategies to use in my classroom. Materials and resources will be easy to implement.”
– Shelly Peck, Teacher

“Excellent! Amazing to listen to Kathy Morris, an educator and parent of children with special needs. Strategies discussed were very realistic and manageable to implement on a daily basis for students with autism as well as students with other special needs.”
– Liz Martineau, Special Education Teacher

“Thank you so very much! Incredible information and lots of great strategies for general education teachers to implement so that students with autism can function successfully with their peers.”
– Lindsey Brown, Special Education Teacher

“Kathy Morris is a fantastic speaker! She incorporated many different examples that were concrete and easy to identify regarding autism. This was the best seminar I’ve ever attended! Thank you!”
– Debbie Permish, SLP

“This has been one the best and most cohesive presentations I have ever attended. Many great practical ideas I can take with me.”
– Michael Zaret, Occupational Therapist

“Kudos to Kathy! It is indeed a rare occasion when a presenter is able to combine research with practical application in the learning environment. Working with a diverse audience she managed to meet everyone’s needs. A great day!”
– Meg Ruttle, Autism Support Team