About Lisa Morgan
CERTIFIED AUTISM SPECIALIST
Consultant / Speaker / Professional Trainer
A certified autism specialist and advocate of the autism community with regards to crisis supports, suicide prevention, and postvention.
Founder and co-chair of the Autism and Suicide committee of the American Association of Suicidology and author of ‘Crisis Supports for the Autism Community' – a toolkit.
A subject matter expert as an autistic adult with lived-experience in the field of suicidology: as a suicide loss survivor, co-researcher, teacher/trainer, and speaker.
EDUCATION
BCBA Behavioral Analysis Graduate Certificate – High Honors
Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL. US
04/2011 – 03/2013
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Master of Education in the Art of Teaching – Summa Cum Laude
University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH. US
01/2005 – 06/2007
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science –
Cum Laude
Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA. US
09/1984 – 06/1986
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Autism Specialist
IBCCES CAS186607 exp.12/29/25
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CALM – Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
SPRC (Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
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PUBLICATIONS
Living with PTSD on the Autism Spectrum – Insightful Analysis and Practical Applications.
Published by JKP - September 16, 2020
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Spectrum Women – Autism and Parenting
Published by JKP - August 21, 2020
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Crisis Supports for the Autism Community - A toolkit written in collaboration with the Autism and Suicide committee of the American Association of Suicidology and Common Ground Crisis Center
09/09/2020
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Living Through Suicide Loss with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – An Insider Guide for Individuals, Family, Friends, and Professional Responders
Published by JKP (2016)
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Autism and Suicide – Reducing the Risk
Article published in The New Social Worker online magazine (2018)
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Autism Spectrum Disorders – Suicide Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Article published in the New Social Worker online magazine (2019)
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Autism Research as Validation of Lived Experience
Insight article published in Autism in Adulthood Journal, Mary Liebert, Inc. Publishers (2020)
TRAININGS
NAMI NH
In Our Own Voices Speaker
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NAMI Maine
Support Group Facilitator Training
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NAMI Maine
Gatekeeper Training
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CALM – Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
SPRC (Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Suicidology
(2017-2022)
Member
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INSAR – International Society for Autism Research (2019-2020)
Member
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NAMI ME (2017-2019)
Member
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NAMI NH (2017-2019)
Member
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teacher of English – online | Mr. English, New York, NY
03/2015 – 08/2015
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Taught conversational English to the people of Brazil
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Corrected grammar, usage, and mechanics of writing
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Presented materials to practice pronunciation, content, and flow of speaking in English
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Special Education Teacher GAP School | Sarasota, FL
10/2010 – 1/2016
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Taught reading and writing to students with different abilities in grades K-12
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Designed and implemented a school-wide positive behavioral support system
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Served on the Board of Directors as the staff liaison
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Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch Teacher | Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL
08/2009 – 08/2010
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Taught K-3 math/science using hands-on project based lesson plans
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Designed and taught professional development classes on differentiating instruction
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Aided administration in designing marketing materials, staff scheduling, and website manager
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Jesse Remington Jr/High School Teacher | Candia, NH
09/2004 – 06/2007
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Jr/Sr High School math teacher for grades 7-10
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Co-coach of Odyssey of the Mind competition
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Staff member of the board of directors
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Speaking Engagements
Trainings, Webinars, Conferences, Keynote
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Embedding Equity into 988 Summit: Keynote Speaker
Speaker
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Milestones Autism Conference 2022 - Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People: A New Resource
Presenter
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Suicide Research Symposium - Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People Resource
Presenter
Philadelphia Autism Project - A.J. Drexel Autism Institute - Crisis Supports for Autistic people
Presenter / Consultant
Texas Health and Human Services - Suicide Prevention for Autistic People
Trainer
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Community Behavioral Health Philadelphia - Crisis Supports for Autistic People
Speaker
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CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On the Streets) - Crisis Supports for Autistic People
Trainer
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Duke University Center for Autism 2022 Speaker Series - Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Suicide Prevention for Autistic People
Presenter
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Autism Society of Maine Webinar - Exploring the Autism Diagnosis: The Forgotten Generation
Presenter
ADEC (Association for Death Education and Counseling) 2022 Conference - AutismandGrief.org - a new resource for bereaved autistic adults and their support network
Presenter
Autism Society of Maine - Autism and Suicide Webinar
Presenter
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RAAC 2022 Spring Safety Series - Regional Autism Advisory Council - Professionals & Family / Caregivers Training
Trainer
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UK Autism Crisis Support Workshop
Presenter
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Hospice Foundation of America - CE Program on Autism and Grieving
Presenter
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TEDx Emory - Unintentionally Harmed by Well-meaning People
Speaker
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AOTA INSPIRE 2022 - Addressing Mental Health Needs of Autistic Adults: Suicide Prevention, Crisis Response, and OT's Role
Presenter
State Suicide Prevention Training - Austin, Texas Communicating and Supporting Autistic People in Crisis
Trainer
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AAS21 Preconference workshop – Suicide Prevention for Autistic Individuals: Recognizing Warning Signs and Implementing a Tailored Safety Plan Workshop
Speaker
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AAS21 Conference – Suicide Prevention Through More Appropriate Treatment of Co-occurring Autism and PTSD
Presenter
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ECHO Autism 2021 Symposium – Preventing Suicide in People with Autism: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Interventions
Presenter
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International Society of Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting 2021 – Novel Findings to Inform Suicide Prevention for Autistic Individuals Panel
Speaker
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Organization for Autism Research (OAR) 2021 conference Workshop
Milestones Autism Conference 2021 – Autism and PTSD
Presenter
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AAS18 Conference : Starting a Conversation about Autism Resources
Panel
Speaker
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NAMI In Our Own Voices 2019
Presenter
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AAS19 Conference – Suicide and Autism
Thought Leader Speech
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Workshop AAS19 Conference
Autism Resources for Crisis Centers
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Workshop AAS19 Conference
Warning Signs in Autistic People
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Milestones Autism Conference 2018 : Starting a Conversation About Autism Resources
Workshop
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Risks of Suicide in Foster/Adopted Children – Raymond, NH 2018
Training
VOLUNTEER
Autism and Suicide Committee of AAS (American Association of Suicidology)
Co-Chair
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AASET (Autistic Adults and Stakeholders Engaged Together)
Community Council Member
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Spectrum Women Magazine
Editor
Spectrum Women Magazine – Life Through the Lens of Autism
Columnist
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Wreaths Across America – Sarasota, FL
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AFSP – Out of the Darkness Walks – FL & M
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