Amalia Starr, Autism Speaker, Author, Consultant

"Amalia...you were stupendous. As a speaker, Amalia is topnotch: smooth, prepared, thoughtful, and emotionally engaging. Her presentation was crisp, tight, and clearly captivating for our large audience. I have literally seen and helped to present dozens of topnotch authors in the last couple of years, but Amalia was definitely one of the best."
—Steve Fjeldsted, Library Director

"Anything is Possible"

"Amalia Starr inspires her listeners with her heart and soul, giving the authenticity of her own experience and concern for others to everyone who hears her. Her warmth, clarity, insight, and honest expression make her really shine in her field of expertise. I highly recommend Amalia as a speaker you won't forget.
She's the real thing."
—Lynne Velling,Velling & Associates Communication Training, Facilitator of Speaking Circles®

"This book is a very important tool for parents of children who learn differently. The message is clear: You are not alone on your journey to help your children become as independent as possible. Raising Brandon helps you and your children in a hundred different ways.”
—Kathleen DeVerna, Early Childhood Project Specialist, Parent and Child Education Program, Tucson, Arizona

"Amalia Starr, from a professional point of view you gave me the insight on how to approach my clients who have special needs children. It has worked like a charm. I believe more professionals should hear your story and your feelings it would help them to understand how to better relate to their patients--clients. You are right we are all in this together."
—Carol, Therapist

"Amalia, you’re a pioneer. Thanks for sharing your 36 years of experience. You were informative and motivating."
—Ellen

"Amalia, I really enjoyed listening to you. You are an inspiration to all parents of special children. I admire your honesty and I am touched by your hopes and expectations for Brandon."
—Ann

“You were genuine and easy to listen to. Thank you.”
—Brian

“Amalia, you made your talk fun and digestible even with such a serious subject as autism."
—Eileen

Does someone you love have autism or special needs?

Whether you're just starting out with a newborn and you sense something's wrong, or you have an adult child and you don't know what to do, Starr's breakthrough presentation offers emotional relief and invaluable information.

In her uplifting presentation she shares her experiences and practical strategies that will make life easier for you and your children, no matter their age or stage of development. She offers help, hope and inspiration for parents who don't know where to turn.

Rarely do I meet a parent who has a child with autism and special needs who's not feeling overwhelmed and looking for solutions," says Amalia Starr, the author of Raising Brandon: Creating a Path to Independence for Your Adult “Kid” with Autism and Special Needs. Starr’s 36-year-old son, Brandon, has a form of autism called Asperger Syndrome, plus untreatable epilepsy and severe learning disorders.

Brandon has achieved what professionals believed to be impossible: he has been living on his own for more than twelve years, enjoying his independence. Although living alone may not be an option for every child, helping one’s child to live the best life possible is every parent’s dream. Starr’s talk provides parents with the proven tools to help their children reach their full potential.

Attend one of Starr’s authentic, motivating talks and feel your emotions lift and your fatigue disappear. “I am a parent just like you, and I understand your feelings and emotions," says Starr. She shares her personal stories always with a solution attached to the event. You may even find yourself laughing and having fun. Starr says, “Humor is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.”

While in this safe, nurturing environment you’ll be encouraged to relax, let your hair down, ask questions, talk about your specific issues or just listen and obtain the answers you have been searching for.

You’ll leave her upbeat, informative, talk with hope, inspiration and the proven tools to help you work with your children’s limitations. Rather than just thinking about what to do, now you can make positive results a reality.

You’ll discover how to:
Avoid the common obstacles of shame, secrecy & denial

Take care of yourself while caring for your children

Replace fear with courage

Support your children in reaching their full potential

Overcome everyday challenges

Find caregivers who truly care

Obtain positive results in a meeting

Find cutting-edge alternative treatments

Gain maximum independence for your children

Create a better life for you and your family

Amalia Starr supports parents of children with autism and special needs through, keynotes, presentations, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and private consultations.

Starr’s talk is perfect for parents, family members, teachers, health professionals, organizations, counseling centers and support groups working with individuals who have limitations and challenges.

Schedule Amalia to speak at your next conference, meeting or event. Your attendees will leave feeling well informed, deeply inspired, and filled with hope.

With Amalia’s vast years of experience and knowledge she offers a variety of presentations to choose from. Combine any of the topics (in the menu below) that you would like Amalia to present to your organization, conference, group or meeting. Amalia is happy to work with you any way she can in order to make your event special, uplifting, and informative for you and your guests.

Presentations: Supporting and Empowering Parents of Children/Adults with Autism and Special Needs.

Discover tools, tips and practical strategies—that will make life easier for you and your children, no matter their age or stage of development.
Strengthen the family unit—through clarity, compassion and love.
Avoid the common pitfalls—such as shame, secrecy and denial.
Anything is possible—when we can accept our children for who they are.
As parents, we hold the key to our children’s future—who we are and what we do determines our children’s wellbeing.
How to take care of yourself—while caring for your children.
Never give up—how to support and empower your children to reach their full potential.
Let’s not forget the siblings—finding time for the siblings, and helping them to feel cared for and loved.
How to overcome everyday challenges—and create a better life for you and your family.
Gain maximum independence for you & your children.
A. Replace fear with courage
B. Work with your children’s limitations
C. Live in the here and now
D. Find something positive in every situation
Early Intervention—accepting the diagnosis, one day at a time.
A. Find help
B. Get Support
C. Empower yourself with knowledge
D. Take time for yourself
Assisting our older “kids”—to become successful.
A. Find safe, nurturing environments
B. Be courageous
C. Learn to live with uncertainty
D. Stay focused on the positive

Each year, through its Readings/Workshops program, Poets & Writers (Funding for Events) supports more than 750 writers participating in over 1,800 literary events throughout New York and California, as well as in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Seattle, Tucson, and Washington, D.C. Poets & Writers distributes more than $200,000 annually in the form of matching grants (restricted to the payment of writers’ fees) to a variety of organizations—from community centers to prominent art museums.

Attend one of Amalia Starr’s presentations, workshops & training sessions. Sign up for your free personal phone consultation. Read her new book, Raising Brandon, which provides the proven tools to help your child reach their full potential—no matter their age or stage of development.

Amalia Starr - Autism Independent Living Coach, Motivational Speaker & Author

Amalia Starr - Autism Independent Living Coach,
Motivational Speaker & Author