Marty Murphy Speaks about Autism

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grahamstreeter
June 01, 2007

Autistic Motivational Speak Marty Murphy speak about Autism. Dec 2006, Normal Illinois. Born in 1963, Marty grew up in Normal, Illinois. By the time she was 5, it was clear that she was a child of...

Autistic Motivational Speak Marty Murphy speak about Autism. Dec 2006, Normal Illinois. Born in 1963, Marty grew up in Normal, Illinois. By the time she was 5, it was clear that she was a child of special needs. However, more functional than one with stereotypical autism, she fell through the cracks of the school system. By the time she was nine, she was led to believe she was mentally retarded, marginally surviving mainstream schooling.

She furthered her education in Bloomington, Illinois where she was determined to have ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

In 1988, she furthered her graduate studies at the University of Arizona. Through a series of unsuccessful college transfers, and part time jobs, she was informed by a doctor that she had a disability; "High Functioning Autism" also known as "Aspergers". She indeed had ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia, but most surprising, she was not retarded.

Marty went abroad, attending the Ballymaloe Culinary School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland, to which her schooling gave her an opportunity on the open seas as a chef, but alas social circumstances were not a good match for her. Returning to Normal, Marty was in the darkest part of her life, as a selective/elective mute with a clear diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

But being properly diagnosed made great differences in her life. Doctors found success in medications that finally helped her. Doctors encouraged her to get active in the local autism organization, and it was that advice that changed her life forever. With over seven total years of being mute, the program brought a comfort level that eventually led to Marty finally speak again. As a result, Marty not only speaks, she is now a prolific poet, author and public speaker. At age 39.

Now 44, Marty spends her free time as a highly sought after public speaker, offering first hand perspectives on autism. She works with school districts across the country to help put supports in place for particularly challenged children.

Marty Murphy currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of Illinois as well as the Autism Society of McLean County. Through these two organizations, she finds she can finally help put direct support in place for children and families who struggle with autism.

Marty was recently quoted as saying "I have spoken to legislators about the tremendous needs that our communities have and will continue to have without increased funding, and hopefully I am helping to shine a positive light on the life long possibilities for individuals with autism, about who they can be and what they can achieve given the right supports".

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Marty you are a remarkable woman. Would love to cross the river of autism back and forth a thousand times with you!

sukarita666 (6 months ago) Show Hide

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she's brilliant and hilarious :)

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Hey anti-autism we are not that stupid. You are an obvious troll and of course, you proudly admit it. What you say is irrelevant. Sad revolting pathetic little troll with no life. Get lost you loser!

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SuperPopa81 (9 months ago) Show Hide

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Marty! You are the best, it was a real pleasure watching this video, you have a great sense of humor!

auti34 (11 months ago) Show Hide

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omg she so funny .i have autism to

grahamstreeter (11 months ago) Show Hide

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Thanks for writing in. Positive comments are always welcome. It takes bravery to put yourself on the web, and Marty has agreed to do it only if it helps others. So, again, thanks for your support and positive words of encouragement.

PBRAILEY (1 year ago) Show Hide

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I LIKE IT SHES FUNNY JUST LIKE ME

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