“The WV Autism Training Center, located at Marshall University, delivers an annual conference designed to communicate current, relevant information about autism to those diagnosed, their families, and educators. Each Autism Across the Lifespan conference features voices of those from the autism community; in 2021 that voice was Russell Lehmann. Mr. Lehmann’s session – Triumph: Overcoming the Odds – was a standout presentation at the two-day event. Through his personal story Mr. Lehmann helped audience members understand challenges associated with autism and co-existing conditions, and recognize the need to teach resilience-building skills. Mr. Lehmann’s story reminds each of us to see value in each human being, and inspires us to work harder to develop deep, meaningful relationships with them.”
/// Marc Ellison, Ed.D., LPC – Executive Director, West Virginia Autism Training Center