Biography of Primary Presenter
Miyah Sundermeyer is employed as a research assistant at Georgia State University at the Center for Leadership in Disability. She is also currently enrolled at as a student at Georgia State University pursuing an undergrad in psychology. This was after earning her associate's of science in psychology at Georgia Perimeter College in 2010. Originally born and raised in Minnesota, Sundermeyer moved to Georgia in 2003. In 1993 she was diagnosed with PDD-NOS or high functioning autism at the age of 11. She was re-diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome late 2003 at the age of 22. Since then Miyah is known for receiving much mentoring and natural supports along with being various panels. She has a series of blogs on youtube known as "Hello World with Miyah Sundermeyer," and recently started a series of scholarly blogs on "Wordpress.com."
Presentation Abstract
I had moved to Atlanta the age of 21 in 2003 with my aunt. Though I was 21 physically, emotionally I behaved at the level of a 14-year-old. I also lacked basic social skills and maturity. While others around me often pointed it out, I could not understand what they were talking about. So my aunt often role played by showing me how I would act. That got me interested in wanting to improve my social skills.
Meanwhile I had attending various programs at the Emory Autism Center where Toni Thomas and Dr, Lauren Castriota taught the difference between what was appropriate and what wasn't.
Recommended Citation
Sundermeyer, Miyah, "Learning Social Skills Through Natural and Paid Supports" (2016). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 17.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2016/2016/17
Learning Social Skills Through Natural and Paid Supports
I had moved to Atlanta the age of 21 in 2003 with my aunt. Though I was 21 physically, emotionally I behaved at the level of a 14-year-old. I also lacked basic social skills and maturity. While others around me often pointed it out, I could not understand what they were talking about. So my aunt often role played by showing me how I would act. That got me interested in wanting to improve my social skills.
Meanwhile I had attending various programs at the Emory Autism Center where Toni Thomas and Dr, Lauren Castriota taught the difference between what was appropriate and what wasn't.
