Christopher Scott Wyatt
College Instructor
Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed Autistic with ADHD and physical disabilities, I bring my experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocate to an audience.
My wife and I chose to be parents, fostering and then adopting two daughters. Audiences ask why an Autistic person would want to be a father. My experiences and academic credentials empower me to advocate for our daughters in a school system that too often fails to provide reasonable support.
Even well-intentioned parents, teachers, and researchers don't always understand what Neurodiverse minds and bodies experience.
As a speaker with more than 150 regional and national appearances and 15 years of consulting experience, I discuss autism, parenting, and education from the Autistic perspective.
The Autistic Me blog was launched in January 2007 when I began working on behalf of others with special needs. I completed my doctoral studies in 2010 at the University of Minnesota. While a doctoral student, I conducted two grant-funded research projects on autism and instructional technology.
I have published in academic journals, co-edited a scholarly collection, and have presented numerous conference papers.
Reflecting my passion for digital media, I also completed a Master of Fine Arts in film and digital technology; a Master of Arts in English composition theory and rhetoric; and undergraduate degrees in English and journalism.
