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Book Susanna to Speak
Susanna has presented to universities, schools, Fortune 500 firms, special needs organizations, mom groups, health & wellness forums and more. Based in Los Angeles, she is available for local, nationwide and virtual bookings across time zones — currently booking engagements, panels and media segments for 2026–2027.
Signature talks
Speaking topics
A Is for Arizona: Labels Don’t Define Our Children
Noticing that all of her daughter Arizona’s diagnoses happened to start with the letter A, Susanna had an epiphany: these “labels” didn’t define her daughter. A is for the perfect, whole & complete Arizona. Learn to fall in love with your child with differences — and you’ll fall in love with yourself in the process.
Marriage, Co-Parenting & the Special Needs Family
Having a child with special needs is stressful on a marriage, and it requires both parties to navigate a conscious and specific path through this challenging life together. Susanna speaks candidly about her own experience — investing time and energy into making conscious choices about moving through life together and separately, all while keeping their daughter’s interests and well-being at the forefront.
Talking to Kids About Autism
Susanna engages groups of children to think about all of our differences — interests, skills, dislikes, super powers, challenges, worries — and how none of us are the same (and isn’t that so cool?). She explains autism in kid-friendly terms: how everyone with autism is different, what “spectrum” means, and the many ways people communicate beyond talking. Arizona is also available to join and share a “day in the life.”
7 Top Tips for Self-Care as a Special Needs Parent
Self-care has been at the forefront of Susanna’s journey as a special needs parent. She shares the top tips that have helped her along the way: speak your truth, just say no, release the guilt, receive help, let go of expectations, get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and find your joy.
Advocacy & Resources: Navigating the System
What are your child’s rights and what resources are available? Susanna helps parents understand the state, school district and private support systems available to their family — and how to access them.
With the launch of her book, Your True Self Is Enough: Lessons Learned on My Journey Parenting a Child with Autism, Susanna is also available to speak about her triumphs and challenges as a parent while seeking joy and fulfillment throughout. Customized talks, workshops, connection circles and interactive breakout sessions are available.