Russell Lehmann
About Russell Lehmann
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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities
Join Russell Lehmann as he takes your hand and walks you through the world of autism, mental health, and disabilities. Using his hindsight and insight from his lived experience to generate foresight for others, Russell will unpack these vital aspects of the human condition in a relatable fashion and lay out pragmatic approaches on how best we can support those with invisible disabilities. Sometimes, what we do not see is more important than what we do see.
Attendees will learn:
- How to better interact, support, and accommodate individuals with invisible disabilities.
- How to broaden their perspective on the human condition.
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Books by Russell Lehmann
“On The Outside Looking In: My Life On The Autism Spectrum” (2019)
In this book is Russell's story of overcoming the odds and achieving immense personal growth. Exposing his vulnerabilities, naiveties and painful personal experiences, he relays the many lessons learned and insights gained throughout the challenging circumstances in his life. Through emotionally powerful stories and intense poetry Russell paints a 100% unapologetic, no-holds-barred portrait into how his mind has coped through constant struggle. Also included are numerous poems that give a very raw and transparent look into the world of autism, OCD, depression, anxiety and more. This book is unlike most. Beginning with words in both poetry and prose, everything is built to increase the understanding of Lehmann's unusual and creative mind.
“Inside Out: The Stories And Poems From An Autistic Mind” (2011)
Darfur, Mother Nature, the Afterlife, Mythology. These are just some of the subjects that are included in the poems of Russell Lehmann’s first book. Russell has high-functioning autism (not to be confused with Aspergers syndrome) which gives him a very unique perspective of the world. Diagnosed when he was 12, he has lived an extremely difficult life due to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, severe anxiety and an eating disorder. Not to mention the ongoing discrimination his family and he have to go through just because he is different. Many of these challenges he has described in this book, along with poems that express his emotional opinions about them. His story and poems will surely inspire all who lay eyes on his words, while also shedding light on how difficult it really is to live with autism. A must read.
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