autism - behind the locked door: understanding my life as an autistic

After struggles in high school, multiple attempts at college, and lack of success at maintaining even the most basic employment; Paul Louden never gave up. Through his perseverance, continued therapy, plus continued love and support from friends and family, Paul has demonstrated that we should never give up on adults on the autism spectrum. Today he is a noted public speaker, radio show host and autism advocate. He has consulted with major Fortune 500 corporations including Walmart, Barclay’s, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and is an ongoing consultant to nonPareil Institute (one of the largest training programs for adults on the spectrum as well as one of their largest employers). As an adult on the autism spectrum, Paul is able to provide a unique perspective into the autistic mind. He truly believes that as a society we need to go beyond awareness and move toward understanding, which will lead to integration and ultimately the acceptance of people with Autism and all people with disabilities. Paul’s popularity in the disability community has led to features in Autism World magazine and his own radio show broadcast from Houston, TX. Paul has also presented at disability conferences, both in the U.S and internationally, as he works to help businesses better understand how to interact with, hire and manage people with disabilities. Paul can be reached through his website: www.loudenonautism.com.