I love talking about autism, higher education, and politics. To book me for a talk, contact me at McKennaConnect@gmail.com.
The Latest!
May 7, 2025 — I was absolutely thrilled to chat with Rebecca Resnik about colleges and autistic children on her podcast, Cultivating Excellence Podcast – Podcast – Apple Podcasts.
Webinars
We’ve done six webinars this fall/winter. Thanks so much to those who attended and asked great questions. We love answering questions. Our talks are available on YouTube. Check them out!
Help Your Neurodivergent Child Prepare to Apply at a Four-Year College with Josephine Vonarburg, Transitions College Advising
“Six Areas of College Readiness: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Independence” with Beth Felsen, Spectrum Transition Coaching
“Planning a More Secure Future for Your Child With Special Needs” with Mike Ringel from Strategies for Wealth
“Navigating the Disability Safety Net” by Laura McKenna, PhD.
“College Options for Neurodiverse Students: Take The Great Leap” by Laura McKenna, PhD
Transition Programs: Bridging the Gap Between High School and Adulthood by Laura McKenna, PhD
Podcasts and Radio
Lawyers, Guns, and Money Podcast, Guest, March 12, 2024
Interviewed by Katelyn Li for Harvard Political Review’s “For Students with Disabilities, A Pandemic’s Threat to Hard-Fought Educational Rights“, October 2, 2020
Interview with The Colin McEnroe Show, WNPR News, March 2016 Listen
Interview with Media Matters, Sirius Radio, March 2013
Interview with NPR, Michel Martin’s All Things Considered, October 16, 2012, Transcript
Interview with Arnie Arnesen, The Attitude on WNHN 94.7FM in Concord NH, March 2012
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