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CURRICULUM VITA
Roger N. Meyer
Education/Coursework
• B.A., Summa cum Laude. University of Minnesota, Political Science, 1964
University of Chicago Kent School of Law, 1964-65
University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School, Political Science, 1968
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Journey Certificate, Mill Cabinet, 1976
Limited Subject Limited Tenure Teaching Certificate, Apprenticeship Education, Lane Community College, Oakland, CA, 1985
Labor Studies, City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 1986
Social Work, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University,
Portland, OR, 1989
Professional Education
Asperger Syndrome Northwest Conference, Seattle/Tacoma, Attwood, Fouse, Wheeler,
Lieberman, Wiznitzer and others, November, 1998, 12 ASHA contact hours
Social Stories Training, Tony Attwood and Carol Gray, Portland, OR, February 1999, 6 ASHA contact hours
Introduction to Asperger Syndrome for Speech Language Pathologists, Portland State University Department of Speech and Communication, Portland, OR, April, 1999, 6 ASHA contact hours
Special Education, Counseling, and related Professional Development ASHA/APA/ACA/NASW certified events, various Oregon sponsoring agencies, 1998-1999, 80 plus contact hours
Western Washington University Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation, (WWU-CCER) Job Development, Career Counseling, Human Services Professional Development Winter Course 1999 Certificate of Completion, WWU-CCER, PVS Sequence (Employment Specialist) January 2000, 65 hours
Advocacy Education and Special Education Law Training, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Conference, Houston TX, March 2000, Florida Bar Association 17 contact hours
Ethical Challenges in Counselor Supervision, Portland State University School of Education, Special Education and Counselor Education Combined Programs, Portland, OR, April 2000 (required course for ACA professional errors and omissions insurance coverage) Entrepreneurial Training Program, Neighborhood Pride Team, Portland, OR, June-August 2000, 30 hours
Oregon State Independent Living Centers Board Training, Portland, OR September 2000, 13 American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) contact hours
"Introduction to Asperger Syndrome for Parents and Professionals," Autism Society of Los Angeles, T. Attwood, September 2000, 6 ASHA/APA contact hours
"Disability Advocacy and Legislative Lobbying Training," Brain Injury Association of Oregon, Portland and Salem, OR, November 2000, 8 hours
"Disability Law and Advocacy Training," Region X RSA/Independent Living Centers Conference, Portland, OR, November 2000, 14 CRC contact hours
"Autism-Oasis Conference 2000 - Dietary, Digestive System and Immunotoxism Issues in Autism," Northwest Autism Foundation, Portland, OR, November 2000
"Celebrate Wellness - a Two Day Conference on Disability and Wellness," Oregon
Health
Sciences University, CDRC Disability and Health Program, Eugene, OR, November
2000
Ticket to Work and Social Security Employment Incentives Programs Training for
Professionals SSA Baltimore/SSA Oregon Co-Sponsors, Portland, OR, January 2001,
3 CRC contact hours
"Preparing for Work Opportunities for Persons with Autism," Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation, Salem, OR, January 2001, 3 CRC contact hours
"Creating Broader Options for Employment- The Person Centered Planning Approach," WWU-CCER, Wilsonville, OR, February 2001, 10.5 CRC contact hours
"Special Education Law and Advocacy Training/Congressional Lobbying Training," Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Washington DC, March 2001, Florida Bar Association 23 contact hours
" Inside Out: What Makes The Person With NLD, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS & High Functioning Autism Tick?" Michelle Garcia Winner SLP, Clackamas, OR, March 2001, 12 ASHA contact hours
Adult Asperger Syndrome Clinical Study Group, Casework and Best Practices Issues, Lake Oswego, OR, co-founder/participant, started Feb 2001 to present, two hours monthly)
"The Creative Facilitator- Tools for Person-Centered Planning," John O'Brien and Jack Pierpoint, Portland, OR, September 2001, 24 ACA contact hours
"Asperger Syndrome Through the School Years - Adolescent Issues in Middle and High School," Brenda Smith-Myles and Diane Adreon, Portland, OR, October 2001, 12 ASHA contact hours
Celebrate Wellness II - A Two-Day Conference on Disability and Health, Oregon Health Sciences University, CDRC Disability and Health Program, Eugene, OR, October 2001, 9 hours
FlexAbility 2001 Conference - Disability in the Workplace - The Law and Good Sense Policies for Competitive Businesses, Oregon State DHS and industry sponsors, Nike Campus, Beaverton, OR, October 2001, 8 hours
Autism-Oasis 2001 Conference, NW Autism Foundation, Portland, OR Dec 1, 2001, 7 hours
TASK Conference on Inclusion, Jewish Child and Family Service, Portland, OR, March 8-10, 2002, 4.5 hours
Autism Best Practices, Rural Education Institute of Northern California, Redding, May 13-14, 2002, 13 hours
Asperger Syndrome Case Study Group, Continuing Education, Two APA/NASW contact hours per meeting, (continued meetings every 4-5 weeks since November, 2000 to present)
Behavioral Healthcare Conference on Youth, Northwest Mental Health Institute, "Autism and Related Conditions," Ami Klin, Ph.D., Portland, OR June 28, 2002, 2 hours
ASA National Conference 2002, "Challenges and Champions" Indianapolis, IN, July 17-21, 2002, 25 APA/NASW contact hours
Developing Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities, Western Washington University, CCER, Course 836, Portland, OR August 28-29, 2002, 14 CRC Contact Hours
Celebrate Wellness III - Two Day Conference on Disability and Health, Oregon Health Sciences University, Oregon Office of Disability and Health, Eugene, October 3 and 4, 2002, 11.25 contact hours
Celebrate Wellness IV - Two Day Conference on Disability and Health, Oregon Health Sciences University, Oregon Office of Disability and Health, Portland, Oct. 15 and 16, 11 contact hours
Washington State ESD 112 Regional Autism Consulting Cadre, "Focus on Autism", Vancouver WA, Presentations and Workshops by Stephen Shore, M.Ed and David Pitonyak, Ph.D., October 11, 2002, 6.0 contact hours
Oregon Social Security Claimant Representatives Monthly Roundtable (since November, 2002) Multnomah County Bar Association Continuing Education hours 1 hour monthly)
Fourth Annual Diverseabilities Conference, "Claiming Disability Studies", Portland State University, Portland, OR, May 15, 2003 (4 hours)
FlexAbility Conference II, "Resources and Strategies to Help Oregon Businesses Recruit, Employ and Retain People with Disabilities", Portland, OR, May 16, 2003 (10 hours)
Autism Society of America National Conference Bridges to the Future, Pittsburgh, July 16-19, 2003, (18 hours, including 7.5 hours co-presentations)
Oregon Rehabilitation Activists Network 2nd Annual Conference, Resilience in a Changing World, Eugene, OR, July 29-30, 2003,(12 CRC hours)
Continuing Education of the Bar, Social Security Disability (Advanced), Oregon State Bar Association, February 18, 2004, (6.5 CLE hours)
Legal Issues in Supportive Housing, Michael Allen, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; Ellen Johnson, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Gresham, OR April 22, 2004 (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon) (3.5 CEU hours)
Works in Progress - Creatying Jobs, Housing & Social Opportunities for Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome in the San Francisco Bay Area, Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking, and Development, San Francisco, April 24, 2004 (California Department of Vocational Rehabilition & Others) (5.5 CEU hours)
IDEA, ADA, Section 504,NCLB: Two Day Symposium by Reed Martin, Esq., California
Adventure, Pomona Valley Learning Disabilities Association, First Annual Summer
Symposium, Claremont, August 20-21,(14 CLE hours)
Publications
Honors Thesis: "Some Little Discussed Aspects of the Right of Assembly", Summa
cum Laude Thesis, University of Minnesota, Department of Political Science, 1964
Social Services Manual: "A Family Preparedness Guide for Union Members- Labor Action Family Questionnaire" Labor Community Services Agency, San Francisco Labor Council, Local Union 42, Millmen and Cabinetmakers, 1984
Training and Procedures Manual: "Handbook for Conciliation Trainers, " contributing author, Community Board Center for Policy and Training, Community Boards of San Francisco, CA, 1986
Manual: A Manual for Resolving Large Group Conflicts, Principal author, Community Boards of San Francisco, CA, 1986
Journal Article: "Self-Determination for People with Developmental Disabilities and Autism: Two Self-Advocates' Perspectives," Co-author with Michael J. Ward, Ph.D., Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Vol 14, No 3, Fall, 1999
"Counseling Asperger Syndrome Adults- It's All in the Process" (1999) Autism99 Internet Conference, November 13, 1999, Section 13, "Services"
Numerous articles on special education and the law, Oregon Parents United Web site
Articles on adult issues, ASPIRES
Monograph: A Client/Family Case Study Highlighting the Failure of the Special Education Transition Process for Asperger Syndrome Young Adults, Western Washington University Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation, December, 1999
Monograph: Person-Centered-Planning Dilemmas of Center for Independent Living Peer Counselors- Study of Dual Relationships, Boundary Issues and Counseling Core Value Conflicts, Western Washington University Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation, January 2000
Workshops (2) "Navigating the Post High School Transition for Students 14 Years of Age and Publications, continued older; Navigating the Post High School Transition for Young Adults who have Aged Out of the Special Education Service System, H.E.L.P. Group, UCLA, Asperger's Syndrome Conference, September 2000
In-Service: Introduction to Adult Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities for Young Adult Career Counselors, presentation and syllabus for employment service One-Stops, SE Works, Portland, OR, November 2000
Technical Manual: Using O*Net 98 - Introduction to a Major Interactive Career Planning Tool, self-guided instructional materials for career guidance professionals, SE Works, Portland OR, December, 2000
Book: Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook - An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome (2001) Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
Co-Presentation: Introduction to Adult Asperger Syndrome for Social Work Professionals, presentation materials and syllabus, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, Portland, OR, February 2001
Syllabus and Course Outline: Counseling adults with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, co-author Lisa Lieberman, MSW-LCSW, syllabus and instructional materials for 9 hour continuing education introductory course for counseling professionals Portland Community College, Institute for Health Professionals, Fall Semester, 2000; utilized for clinical professional Study Group Instruction, Lake Oswego, OR, (NASW/APA contact hours) Fall-Winter 2000-2001
Presentation: ," Vancouver, Washington Asperger Syndrome Parents Support Group, May 2001, Transition and Employment Challenges Issues for Young Adults
Proceedings: A Couples Group for People with Aspergers and their Partners: A Successful Model and Discussion of Key Issues, Co-author, Lisa Lieberman, MSW-LCSW, co-presenter Autism Society of America National Conference 2002, October 2001
Presentation: Asperger Syndrome and Autism Services in the Portland Metropolitan Area - Resource Riches and Policy Poverty, Celebrate Wellness II Conference, Eugene, OR, October 2001
Adult Rating Scale for Asperger Syndrome-an Age and Task-Specific Revision of the Garnett/Attwood (1995)
Australian Scale for Asperger Syndrome, submission to Autism Program, Kansas University Medical School and School of Special Education, October 2001; Self-Published for use as diagnostic and self-assessment tool for counselors and clients.
Presentation: How to be Odd and Get Even--A Creative View of the Challenge of Change, Eugene Asperger Advocacy Coalition, Eugene, OR, January 8, 2002
Keynote: Twists and Turns after High School, co-presentation with author Stephen Shore, Jewish Family and Child Service TASK Conference, Portland, OR, March 10, 2002
Co-presentation: Employment and Training for a Successful Future," with Patty Sexton, Job Developer, Jewish Family and Child Service TASK Conference, Portland, OR, March 10, 2002
Presentation: Adult Diagnosis and the Aftermath; The Good Counseling Experience and Working the System," Autism Society of Los Angeles, March 16, 2002
Presentation: Person-Centered Planning for Young and Mature Adults -- "How can I be in Charge of my Life," Autism Society of Los Angeles, March 16, 2002
Presentation: How to Be Odd and Get Even: A Personal Perspective, Area2 Best Practices-Autism Conference, Redding, CA, May 14, 2002
Presentation: Person-Centered Planning -- Asking the Right Questions, Area2 Best Practices-Autism Conference, Redding, CA, May 14, 2002
Presentation: Adulthood…To be or not to be -- That IS the question, Area2 Best Practices-Autism Conference, Redding, CA, May 14, 2002
Co-Presentation: Yes, they do get married: a Group Model for Supporting Couples on the ASD Publications, Spectrum, with Lisa Lieberman, LCSW, California Area2 Best Practices-Autism Conference, Redding, CA, May 13, 2002
Proceedings: A Couples Group for People with Aspergers and their Partners: A Successful Model and Discussion of Key Issues, co-author Lisa Lieberman, LCSW, Autism Society of America, Champions and Challenges 2002 National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders, America, Indianapolis, IN, July 19, 2002
Presentation: Dynamics of Adult Hidden Cognitive Disability Diagnosis; The Adult Clinical Experience; An Introduction to Self-Advocacy, presentation, Celebrate Wellness III Conference, Oregon Office on Disability and Health, Oregon Institute on Disability and Development, OHSU/CDRC, October 3, 2002, Eugene, OR
Presentation and workshop: Hidden Disabilities and Disclosure Issues , Portland State University Asperger Syndrome and Autistic Students Alliance, March 12, 2003
Proceedings: A Positive Approach to Counseling for Adults on Spectrum: Bridges to Understanding, co-author Lisa Lieberman, LCSW, Autism Society of America National Conference Bridges to the Future 2003, Pittsburgh, PA, July 18, 2003
Co-presentation: Self-Advocacy through Organizational Leadership, Selecting Appropriate Helping Professionals and Managing your own Case, Pre-Conference Workshop
"Building Skills in Self-Advocacy and Disclosure," Autism Society of America National Conference, Bridges to the Future, Pittsburgh, July 16, 2003
Proceedings: Social Security Documentation - Strategy and Tactics for Adult Claimants, Autism Society of America National Conference Bridges to the Future, Pittsburgh, July 16, 2003
Lecture: ASD, Sensory Issues, and the Role of the Teacher as a Civic Virtues Role Model, University of Oregon Department of Special Education and Community Resources, Foundations of Disability II, Eugene, OR, August 6, 2003
Presentation: Managing your own Case and Advocating for Others, Celebrate Wellness IV, Oregon Office on Disability and Health, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, October 16, 2003
Keynote address: Asperger Syndrome and Employment; Peer-Led Asperger Syndrome Support Groups; plus 2 hour afternoon employment workshop, AASCEND Conference, San Francisco, April 24, 2004
Chapter: Being your own Case Manager Self-Management of your own Case in Adult Service Agencies, in Ask and Tell - Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autistic Spectrum, Stephen Shore, ed, Autism/Asperger Publishing Company (2004)
Book: Group Experiences for Asperger Syndrome Adults - What's in it for Me?, Jessica Kingsley Publishing, London/Philadelphia, ( in process; publication date 2005)
Counseling ASD Adults - A Professional's Guide to Promising and Best Practices, Co-Author Lisa A. Lieberman, LCSW, Autism Asperger Publishing Company, Shawnee Mission, KS, (book project underway, publication date 2006)
Presentation: (Workshop) Self-Disclosure and Advocacy for Young Adults, Pomona Valley Learning Disability Association Conference, Claremont, August 21, 2004
Chapter: The Way We Think, in Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents,
Siblings, Friends, Helpers and People with Autism Tell Their Stories, C. Ariel,
R Naseef, eds, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (in press, 2005)
Employment
Owner, "…of a different mind" a disability advocacy, training, and consulting service, Portland, OR, 1998-present
Journeyman Union Cabinetmaker, 1972-1998, San Francisco, CA, and Portland, OR local unions Licensed General Contractor (Residential Redevelopment and Remodeler), Portland, OR 1996-1997
Hardware and Tools Sales Associate, Home Depot, Portland, OR, 1996
Apprenticeship Instructor, Local Union 42/2236, San Francisco, CA, 1985-1987
Self-employed cabinetmaker, San Francisco, CA, 1972-1978
Union Apprentice, Journeyman Cabinetmaker, San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR 1972-1998
Social Services Unit Administrator, San Francisco County Department of Social Services, San Francisco, CA 1968-70
Volunteer Youth and Young Adult Counselor, The Off Ramp, San Francisco, CA 1968-1971
US Army Personnel Administration Instructor; Training Battalion Chief Clerk,
Intelligence Specialist and German Linguist (Fort Knox, Ky, Pentagon, Arlington,
VA) 1965-68
Community Involvement
Community Mental Health Citizens Advisory Board, Mission District, San Francisco, CA, 1969-1972
CETA Staff , Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, San Francisco, CA, 1971-1972
Member, Board of Directors, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, San Francisco, CA, 1972-1976
Member, Millmen and Cabinetmakers Local 42/2236, San Francisco, CA, 1973-1989
Elected at-large member, Bay Area Counties Mill-Cabinet Industrial Contract Negotiating Committee , San Francisco, CA, 1981-1988
Executive Board, Local Union 42, Millmen and Cabinetmakers, San Francisco, CA, 1981-1989
Chairman and member local neighborhood advisory board, Visitacion Valley Community Boards, San Francisco, CA, 1981-1983
Community Boards of San Francisco, Mediation Trainer and Volunteer Staff , San Francisco, CA, 1979-1989
Oregon Food Bank, Food Pantry Site Inspector, Portland, OR, 1989-1990
Member, Local Union 611, Shipwrights and Carpenters, Portland, OR, 1989-1990
Member, Local Union 1120, Millmen and Cabinetmakers, Strike and Social Services Committee, Portland, OR, 1990-1998
Co-Founder, Oregon Parents United, Webmaster and listserv co-administrator 1998-present
Legal affairs coordinator, Oregon Parents United, 1998-present
Founder and moderator, Portland Asperger Syndrome Adult Support Group, Portland, OR, September 1998-present
Peer Counselor, Independent Living Resources Center, Portland, OR, 1999-2000
Member, Program Committee, Joint Board/Staff/Consumers, Independent Living Resources Center, Portland, OR, 1999-2000
Asperger Consultant to the Executive Director, Northwest Center for Independent Living, Portland, OR, 2000-present
Member, PDX Aspergers Network (Parents and Professionals), Portland, OR, 1999-present
Founder and Co-Facilitator, Portland Asperger Partners Group, Portland, OR, July 2000-present
Co-Founder, and listserv co-administrator, Asperger Syndrome Partners:
Individuals, Resources
Encouragement and Support (ASPIRES)
December 2000-present
Member, Advisory Board, Autism/Asperger's Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking and Development (AASCEND), San Francisco Bay Area (2004 - present)
President, MAX Condominiums Homeowners Association, 2001 - 2003
Secretary, MAX Condominiums Homeowners Association, 2004- present
Secretary Treasurer, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, Gresham, OR, December, (2001-03)
President, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, Gresham OR, (2003-present)
Secretary, Oregon Social Security Claimants Representatives (2004 - present)
County Commissioner, Multnomah County Commission on Housing and Community Development Commission; member, Special Needs Housing Committee and Families with Disabilities Task Force (2004-2005) (appointed January 2002; reappointed for three-year term June 4, 2002, City Council, City of Gresham Member
West Gresham/Rockwood Urban Renewal Political Action Committee, (April - November 2003)
Honorary Societies
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota, 1963
Professional Organizations
Cascadia Chapter, American Society for Training and Development
Oregon Mediation Association
Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR)
American Counseling Association
National Employment Counseling Association
Association for Specialists in Group Work
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
National Career Development Association
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Oregon Social Security Claimant Representatives
Regularly Recurring Professional Continuing Education Hours
APA (Oregon Psychological Association) Asperger Syndrome Study Group 2 hours
monthly,
Professional Offices of Lisa Lieberman, MSW-LCSW, Lake Oswego, OR
ABA (Multnomah Bar Association) Organization of Social Security Claimant
Representatives
1 hour monthly, Multnomah Neighborhood Legal Assistance, Portland, OR
Business Enterprises
Owner, "…of a different mind". ADA and Section 504 disability advocacy, special
education (K-12) advocacy, social-security representation, comprehensive private
case management, group facilitation, community and private alternate dispute
resolution (mediation), disability career guidance and person-centered planning,
contractor to Oregon Department of Human Services, cognitive interpreter for
individuals with significant impairment in adult community correction Associate
Owner, Serendipity Sound, conference and on-site performance audio and video
recording, Portland, OR
Contact Information
Roger N. Meyer
"...of a different mind"
Disability Advocacy, Representation
and Comprehensive Case Management
18162 East Burnside
Portland, Oregon 97233
Phone: 503-666-2776
Email: rogernmeyer@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.rogernmeyer.com
