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Public Speaking
Alison Rheaume, MS
Ali is an engaging, inspirational, and compelling speaker with vast national experience in-person, virtually, and on podcasts. She approaches life with joy, humor, and vulnerability that is relatable and encouraging to the audience.
Keynote
“The Blank Paper”
Images: Left: Ali wearing an orange tank top and black shorts, dancing on a platform in front of a gymnasium of kids. Right: Ali wearing a mustard sweater over a maroon tank top, pointing at her art, and holding a first place ribbon.
Have you ever been in a situation that didn’t go the way you expected it to? It can be hard to adapt or figure out what to do next...
Through wisdom, joy, and lived experience,
this keynote presentation will provide you with encouragement, inspiration, and examples for how to take one step at a time towards new intentions.
Ali shares how she transitioned from being an Elementary School Physical Education Teacher to becoming an Award-Winning Artist after traumatic brain injury.
Presentations
Discovering
Purpose
after
Brain Injury
Figuring out who you are and what you can do after brain injury can feel exhausting and frustrating. This presentation is a relatable and encouraging opportunity explore the journey of discovery from a survivor’s past to the future.
Effective
Communication
between patients
and providers
This co-presentation with Taryn Barlow, M.S.CCC-SLP; CBIS is intended to address optimal processing, strategies, and awareness for effective communication, so that everyone feels heard, validated, and accommodated.
THROUGH THE EYES
OF A CHILD
Ever wonder what a child is thinking or feeling? Let's talk about what to look for, how to address, and what to avoid, in the areas of
overstimulation, processing, and attention. This presentation is prime for anyone who works with, or has children.
Embracing a Growth Mindset
You hear people talk about having a "growth mindset", but how do you actually work on it? This is a supportive presentation that honors the "tough stuff" of life, while providing three strategies to help you have hope for the future among it all.
Creativity Throughout
Brain Injury Recovery
Embracing creativity is a beneficial way to engage in activity, improve fine motor skills, and feel purpose again after brain injury. This presentation is an enthusiastic reminder that everyone can be creative, even if that looks different than before.
More
Coming Soon!
Spokesperson & Modeling
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Need someone to interview, film, or photograph for an organization, media content, event, or advertising related to brain injury or disability ?
I'm here for you!
Most recent experiences include interviewing, filming and photographing with:
- ThinkArgus, for Mass Rehab Commission
- Abbott Laboratories
Contact
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