Mastering Autonomy Through The Transition Into Adulthood
April 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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How many desire seeing people on the autism spectrum master autonomy as adults? Transition and adulthood combined are a tall task for many people. Many folks on the autism spectrum have struggled with mastering autonomy through the Transition into Adulthood. Mr. Durany will share about his experiences mastering autonomy through the Transition into Adulthood. He will breakdown what it takes to master autonomy through various phases of adulthood.
Daniel Durany is a 2006 graduate from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies and 2020 graduate from Texas A&M Commerce with a Master of Science in Accounting. Daniel volunteers with FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) and pioneered a local adult Autism Support Group. He makes public speaking appearances at autism conferences, colleges and school districts around the country. His presentation discusses his childhood struggles in school, transitioning experience from high school-to-college & employment, and approaches to help others similar with his condition.
Outside of the autism work, Durany is a year-round sports official in volleyball, basketball, and softball. He has officiated volleyball and softball games at the college level, and basketball games at the varsity level for high school. He recently called the 2022 UIL state championship for high school and became the first person with autism to umpire a NCAA Division 1 softball game. Daniel is married to his lovely wife, Mandy and they have a son named Benjamin.