“You shepherded your audience through the complexities and challenges in a life created by autism, and then deposited us amongst the success and hope that see you through your days full of highs and lows.”– Patti Victor, Matthew Reardon Autism Center, Savannah, Georgia
Read Additional Testimonials by Clicking Here“In their feedback on the keynote presentation, attendees used words like “phenomenal,” inspirational,” and “amazing.” I would without hesitation, recommend Dylan as a keynote speaker. He is a star!”
– Erin Rice, Southern Maine Autism Conference
“Your class exceeded our expectations! We received comments that included the words awesome, fantastic, extremely informative, terrific and excellent.” – Sue Holmes, SeniorPlus Education Coordinator
“Dylan’s presentation was remarkable. The Temple Beth El Brotherhood has sponsored the annual Memorial Day breakfast for the last six years. We have had a distinguished array of guest speakers. I can say unequivocally that Dylan was the best speaker we have had. His talk was educational, inspirational, touching, and often humorous. Dylan has such great stage presence and is a born comedian. He gave us hope that no matter what the odds, all things are possible. I would recommend Dylan Volk to any group that is interested in learning more about developmental disorders like autism, or any group that is looking for inspirational leadership.” – Robert Levine, President, Temple Beth El Brotherhood
“Your talk was engaging and thought provoking. You gave our attendees a unique understanding of the experience of autism they will carry with them.”
– Caryn Husman, University of New England
“The whole crowd of people that joined for the talk were mesmerized from beginning to end. Dylan was able to share with everyone his own personal view of what it is like to live with autism. Some of his answers were both surprising and inspiring.” – Amanda Christianson, Lawrence Public Library
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Is it okay to not be normal
- Being yourself
- Why Middle School is so awful
- What schools can do better
- Getting by in High School
- Dylan’s “blessings and curses of having autism”
- It’s the Why not the What
- Employment issues
- Dating with Autism
- Special interests
- The Trap of Drugs
- Jail isn’t much fun
Dylan’s experience as a keynote speaker:
National Autism Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO – July 2015
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Annual Breakfast, Natick, MA – Dec 2015
World Autism & Asperger’s Conference, Tuscon, AZ – Aug 2015
Milestones Autism Conference, Cleveland, OH – June 2015
University of Maine, Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research – April 2018
TRIBAL CCDF for 9 tribes in Miami, Oklahoma – March 5, 2018
Los Ninos Young Child Expo, Los Angeles, CA – January 17-19, 2018
Maine Human Resources Conference, Rockport, ME – April 2017
Virginia Tech Center for Autism Conference – Blacksburg, VA – March 2017
Mid-South Autism Conference, Memphis, TN – March 2017
Matthew Reardon Center Autism Conference – Savannah, Georgia – February 2017
The 20th Annual Texas Workforce Development Conference, Houston, TX – December 2016
“Autism and the Grandparent Relationship” – Bridgeton, ME, Dylan and his grandfather, Kenneth Volk – September 2016
Seniors Plus, Lewiston, ME – “Autism and the Grandparent Relationship” – Dylan and his grandfather, Kenneth Volk – August 2016
Young Child Expo & Conference, New York City – April 2016
Commonwealth Autism Conference 2016, Richmond, VA – Mar 2016
Southern Maine Autism Conference, South Portland, ME – Dylan and his sister, Mariah, presented “Autism and the Sibling Relationship” – Mar 2016
Palm Beach School for Autism, Lake Worth, FL – Feb 2016
Florida CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) Conference, Orlando, FL – Jan 2016
Lakeland, Florida Autism Institute – Jan 2016
Washington, DC, National Federation of Families National Conference – Nov 2015
Autism & Asperger’s Association of New England, Boston, MA – Nov 2015
South Portland, ME, Named the 2015 “Spurwink Humanitarian of the Year” – Nov 2015
New York City, Atlas School – Oct 2015
Autism Society of San Antonio, TX – Sept 2015
Southern Maine Autism Conference, South Portland, ME – Mar 2015