Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., Open Center for Autism, Co-Founder - Valerie Paradiz is the author of the memoir, Elijah's Cup. Her programs for children and adults with ASDs have been featured in the New York Times, Redbook Magazine, The Guardian, and on Japanese Television (NHK). Valerie is a member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America.

Sondra K. Williams, Adult, with, Autism, None, Parent, Advocate, Speaker, Presenter - Sondra Williams is an adult with autism in the state of Ohio. She is married and has four kids all diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. She is the author of the book titled Reflections of Self and a DVD titled "Define Me."

Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., CRC, Zaks Autism Consulting, President - Zosia Zaks, author of Life & Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults (AAPC 2006), works as a rehabilitation counselor, consultant, & disability advocate. Zaks also serves on the Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism of the Autism Society and is the parent of two special-needs children, one of whom is autistic.

Ruth Elaine Hane, B.S., Reiki, Master/Teacher, Chi Field Healthcare, Practitioner - Ruth Elaine Hane is the founder of the Aspie Get-Together social group and contributing author to Ask & Tell, a book on self-advocacy. Diagnosed as an adult, she understands and facilitates energy balancing through Chi Field Integration. She is the creator of a system for face processing/non-verbal communication, Face Windows. She advocates for people on the spectrum and serves on the ASA Board.

Brigid A. Rankowski, College Student, Person with Asperger's Syndrome - Brigid Rankowski is a sophomore at Cornell College. She is currently going for a double major in Psychology and English. She is a Resident Assistant, serves as the Disability Liasion for the Cornell Coalition for Change, and holds various other leadership positions on campus. She is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.