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He hopes to expand the number of his speaking
engagements. In these talks he shares his experience
of living and developing as a person with autism. He
has spoken to workshops, to students and to teachers.
In the early spring he spoke in Roanoke to a group
of employees of Community Colleges throughout
Virginia. His childhood friend, Taylor, attended the
conference, as did his employer, and the president
of New River Community College. The president
of NRCC hugged Keaton at the conclusion of his
presentation, returning Keaton’s hug at graduation.
We have confidence that the future holds a great
deal of variety and happiness for Keaton, with many
surprising, humorous, and heartfelt events for the
family.
He has improved at accepting his autism, and strives
to help others to see that in spite of this condition he
has become a worthwhile member of the community.