About Lisa Morgan
CERTIFIED AUTISM SPECIALIST
Consultant / Speaker / Professional Trainer
A certified autism specialist and advocate of the autism community with regards to crisis supports, suicide prevention, and postvention.
Founder and co-chair of the Autism and Suicide committee of the American Association of Suicidology and author of ‘Crisis Supports for the Autism Community' – a toolkit.
A subject matter expert as an autistic adult with lived-experience in the field of suicidology: as a suicide loss survivor, co-researcher, teacher/trainer, and speaker.
EDUCATION
BCBA Behavioral Analysis Graduate Certificate – High Honors
Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL. US
04/2011 – 03/2013
Master of Education in the Art of Teaching – Summa Cum Laude
University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH. US
01/2005 – 06/2007
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science –
Cum Laude
Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA. US
09/1984 – 06/1986
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Autism Specialist
IBCCES CAS186607 exp.12/29/21
CALM – Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
SPRC (Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
PUBLICATIONS
Living with PTSD on the Autism Spectrum – Insightful Analysis and Practical Applications.
Published by JKP - September 16, 2020
Spectrum Women – Autism and Parenting
Published by JKP - August 21, 2020
Crisis Supports for the Autism Community - A toolkit written in collaboration with the Autism and Suicide committee of the American Association of Suicidology and Common Ground Crisis Center
09/09/2020
Living Through Suicide Loss with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – An Insider Guide for Individuals, Family, Friends, and Professional Responders
Published by JKP (2016)
Autism and Suicide – Reducing the Risk
Article published in The New Social Worker online magazine (2018)
Autism Spectrum Disorders – Suicide Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Article published in the New Social Worker online magazine (2019)
Autism Research as Validation of Lived Experience
Insight article published in Autism in Adulthood Journal, Mary Liebert, Inc. Publishers (2020)
TRAININGS
NAMI NH
In Our Own Voices Speaker
NAMI Maine
Support Group Facilitator Training
NAMI Maine
Gatekeeper Training
CALM – Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
SPRC (Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Suicidology
(2019-2020)
Member
INSAR – International Society for Autism Research (2019-2020)
Member
NAMI ME (2017-2019)
Member
NAMI NH (2017-2019)
Member
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teacher of English – online | Mr. English, New York, NY
03/2015 – 08/2015
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Taught conversational English to the people of Brazil
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Corrected grammar, usage, and mechanics of writing
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Presented materials to practice pronunciation, content, and flow of speaking in English
Special Education Teacher GAP School | Sarasota, FL
10/2010 – 1/2016
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Taught reading and writing to students with different abilities in grades K-12
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Designed and implemented a school-wide positive behavioral support system
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Served on the Board of Directors as the staff liaison
Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch Teacher | Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL
08/2009 – 08/2010
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Taught K-3 math/science using hands-on project based lesson plans
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Designed and taught professional development classes on differentiating instruction
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Aided administration in designing marketing materials, staff scheduling, and website manager
Jesse Remington Jr/High School Teacher | Candia, NH
09/2004 – 06/2007
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Jr/Sr High School math teacher for grades 7-10
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Co-coach of Odyssey of the Mind competition
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Staff member of the board of directors
Speaking Engagements
Trainings, Webinars, Conferences, Keynote
Embedding Equity into 988 Summit: Keynote Speaker
Speaker
Milestones Autism Conference 2022 - Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People: A New Resource
Presenter
Suicide Research Symposium - Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People Resource
Presenter
Philadelphia Autism Project - A.J. Drexel Autism Institute - Crisis Supports for Autistic people
Presenter / Consultant
Texas Health and Human Services - Suicide Prevention for Autistic People
Trainer
Community Behavioral Health Philadelphia - Crisis Supports for Autistic People
Speaker
CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On the Streets) - Crisis Supports for Autistic People
Trainer
Duke University Center for Autism 2022 Speaker Series - Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Suicide Prevention for Autistic People
Presenter
Autism Society of Maine Webinar - Exploring the Autism Diagnosis: The Forgotten Generation
Presenter
ADEC (Association for Death Education and Counseling) 2022 Conference - AutismandGrief.org - a new resource for bereaved autistic adults and their support network
Presenter
Autism Society of Maine - Autism and Suicide Webinar
Presenter
RAAC 2022 Spring Safety Series - Regional Autism Advisory Council - Professionals & Family / Caregivers Training
Trainer
UK Autism Crisis Support Workshop
Presenter
Hospice Foundation of America - CE Program on Autism and Grieving
Presenter
TEDx Emory - Unintentionally Harmed by Well-meaning People
Speaker
AOTA INSPIRE 2022 - Addressing Mental Health Needs of Autistic Adults: Suicide Prevention, Crisis Response, and OT's Role
Presenter
State Suicide Prevention Training - Austin, Texas Communicating and Supporting Autistic People in Crisis
Trainer
AAS21 Preconference workshop – Suicide Prevention for Autistic Individuals: Recognizing Warning Signs and Implementing a Tailored Safety Plan Workshop
Speaker
AAS21 Conference – Suicide Prevention Through More Appropriate Treatment of Co-occurring Autism and PTSD
Presenter
ECHO Autism 2021 Symposium – Preventing Suicide in People with Autism: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Interventions
Presenter
International Society of Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting 2021 – Novel Findings to Inform Suicide Prevention for Autistic Individuals Panel
Speaker
Organization for Autism Research (OAR) 2021 conference Workshop
Milestones Autism Conference 2021 – Autism and PTSD
Presenter
AAS18 Conference : Starting a Conversation about Autism Resources
Panel
Speaker
NAMI In Our Own Voices 2019
Presenter
AAS19 Conference – Suicide and Autism
Thought Leader Speech
Workshop AAS19 Conference
Autism Resources for Crisis Centers
Workshop AAS19 Conference
Warning Signs in Autistic People
Milestones Autism Conference 2018 : Starting a Conversation About Autism Resources
Workshop
Risks of Suicide in Foster/Adopted Children – Raymond, NH 2018
Training
VOLUNTEER
Autism and Suicide Committee of AAS (American Association of Suicidology)
Co-Chair
AASET (Autistic Adults and Stakeholders Engaged Together)
Community Council Member
Spectrum Women Magazine
Editor
Spectrum Women Magazine – Life Through the Lens of Autism
Columnist
Wreaths Across America – Sarasota, FL
AFSP – Out of the Darkness Walks – FL & M
