Russell Lehmann
Bio:
Russell Lehmann, an internationally renowned motivational speaker, author, poet, and activist, began facing developmental challenges at age three. Diagnosed with autism, Russell overcame significant hardships to become an influential advocate for autism awareness, mental health, and disabilities. He has delivered TEDx talks, contributed to Psychology Today, and serves on various national boards.
About the Visit to AISG:
During his visit to AISG, Russell engaged the community in several impactful sessions. He layed out pragmatic approaches on how best we can understand, interact, and support those with invisible disabilities, and explore whether autism is a disability or superpower. His authentic and empowering presentations aimed to foster greater empathy and inclusivity within the community.