Larissa Minner

Unlocking Potential. Empowering Inclusion.

Neurodivergent Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Researcher

International Keynote Speaker | Advocate | Researcher | Consultant | Trainer

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Hi, welcome! My name is Larissa Minner (she/they). As an AuDHDer (Autistic ADHDer), with multiple disabilities, I'm passionate about fostering accessible and neuro-affirming environments within organizations. With dynamic speaking and a wealth of knowledge, I strive to equip neurodivergent individuals with the tools they need for success.

Looking to create a more accessible and neuro-affirming environment? Seeking strategies for success? Let's make it happen!

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Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps, Building Success
Unlocking the Power of Neurodivergent Individuals
Let's Collaborate for Transformative Change!
Together, We Can Build a More Inclusive World

Contact Larissa Minner for Speaking Engagements, Workshops, and More! Let's create a world where everyone's potential can shine.

Unleash Potential. Embrace Diversity. Shape a Brighter Future.

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"Larissa masterfully shared her story with just the right amount of detail that made us feel like we were there. "

[Client from Safe Austin]

"We are impressed with Larissa's background and experience with autism."

[Cindy Lentz, MSc Creative Director, Research Coordinator]

"I saw Larissa Minner present at a conference and I was so impressed by her content that I reached out to AUTISM ADVOCACY Parenting Magazine and suggested they reach out to her to have her write an article."

[Milestones Conference Viewer]

"You did great at the panel! You were authentic and very smart and thoughtful about the questions."

[Dr. Sandy Magaña, audience member at my panel discussion on the Association on University Centers on Disability, Leading Change Session on Inclusive Research, 2024]

"She's a rising star."

[Audience member at my panel discussion at the Association on University Centers on Disability, Leading Change Session on Inclusive Research, 2024, who then proceeded to recommend me to an organization]

"I finally have language for many of my experiences."

[Viewer of a August 2025 ACT LEND opening seminar co-lecture with Dr. Sandy Magaña, Overview of autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, neuro-affirming language, challenging ableism, and making accommodations]

"Larissa gave one of the most comprehensive universal design checklists we've seen."

[Greer on the Rethink Ability 2025 Neurodiversity in Employment Panel, comment can be viewed on ReThink's LinkedIn]

"I loved the discussion on stimming"

[Trainee feedback from an August 2025 ACT LEND opening seminar co-lecture with Dr. Sandy Magaña, Overview of autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, neuro-affirming language, challenging ableism, and making accommodations.]

Excerpt from a detailed testimonial (full testimonial available by request, excerpt is due to length):

"Larissa Minner's presentation provided insights into creating environments that support autistic individuals and prevent burnout. She shared strategies and practices to create neuro-affirming environments that prioritize the well-being and support the unique needs of autistic individuals. She is graceful, professional, and thorough in both her research and speaking. I highly recommend Larissa and will be extending invitations to further events as well." I went on to be invited to be a keynote speaker.

[Sara Bradford aka SJ Childs Founder and CEO of SJ Childs Organization, on my presentation during the The Internation Autism Summit 2024.]

Presented at: Please note that from 2025-June 2026, I had 21+ presentations or speaking engagements, due to bandwidth and a current full-time job as a researcher in a leadership capacity, I am selective on what I say yes to, but please reach out. In instances where we are not a good fit or I am at capacity, I will try my best to provide a colleague or professional connection recommendation. I am still available for many events, though. However, I am no longer able to compile a complete list of speaking engagements.

Highlights from 2025- June 2026 include being a Keynote speaker for ANNA (international), 1 in 31 Mix (international), AADMD (national). Additional highlights include speaking at EW Scripps on AI relating to neurodiversity in the workplace (my first time on a live studio recording set!) , leading a statewide Texas therapist training CEU session with UT (on the session on autism and neuro-affirming care with co-presenter Dr. Sandy Magaña, multiple lectures/seminars, and co-facilitating a National Disability Roundtable on employment with Myles Wallace. I think my favorites included giving a keynote at AADMD and one of my live seminar trainings with UT's ACT LEND. In the ACT LEND session, I shared the process of developing UT TCDS's Weaving Inclusion Together in Research Hub and created an interactive exercise where the LEND trainees were stuck on an island after a plane accident with fictional people from a variety of different lived experience backgrounds related to IDD.